Desabla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Desabla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 25.994 N,1 29.101 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.433233
  • Longitude: -1.485017
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DESABLA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 128.1 m
Width 16.6 m
Draught 9.9
Tonnage 6047
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 38M ENE OF MAY ISLAND. (LL WW1). POSN 562600N, 012900E FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/151/01 10.4.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1151). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO FOR THE BANK LINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY AS OILER TRANSPORT NO 63. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 536HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. SHELLED BY U-17 AND STOPPED. CREW ABANDONED. LATER TORPEDOED AND FINALLY SUNK BY CHARGES. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the DESABLA wreck located?

The DESABLA wreck is located at coordinates 56 25.994 N,1 29.101 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DESABLA?

The seabed around the DESABLA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the DESABLA sink?

The DESABLA sank on Jun 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the DESABLA discovered?

The wreck of the DESABLA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the DESABLA belong to?

The DESABLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DESABLA carrying?

The DESABLA was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the DESABLA?

The DESABLA had a tonnage of 6047 tons.

What type of wreck is the DESABLA?

The DESABLA is classified as a tanker.

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