Devonia Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Devonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 22.682 N,3 14.947 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.378033
  • Longitude: -3.249117
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEVONIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 0.3
Tonnage 98
Tonnage Type net
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0993/40 19.11.40 PFNM 2662/40 ISSUED. H0993/40 3.1.41 G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S LAID IN 512230N, 031438W TO MARK THIS WK AND WYTHBURN. (ADMIRALTY). - FTNM 150/41. H0993/40 23.1.41 DW IN 512236N, 031448W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 129/41. 17.11.41 BUOY NOW CHARTED. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2706/41. H0993/40 20.7.49 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, 4FMS 3FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 1466/49. H2897/69 16.6.69 SEARCHED FOR. NOT FOUND BUT NOT DISPROVED. (HMS WOODLARK). NCA. H2897/69 20.4.70 NOT LOCATED BY SONAR BUT PIECE OF WRECKAGE RECOVERED FROM CHARTED POSN. SHOALEST SOUNDING IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WAS 7.6MTRS. RECOMMEND AREA BE DESIGNATED FOUL. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 7.2.70). AMEND TO WK 7.6MTRS [LAT]. NE 1182. H3942/88 23.1.90 NOTHING FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (LAND & MARINE ENGINEERING LTD, HI 464). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 31.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5122.662N, 0314.925W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04]. 17.8.11 EXAM'D 8.3.11 IN 5122.682N, 0314.947W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.29 N GEN DEPTH 9.6MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 0.31MTR. AN AREA OF FOUL GROUND CONTAINING MULTIPLE SMALL CONTACTS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1326). RETAIN FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 2011

Circumstances of loss

ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE APPLEDORE FOR AVONMOUTH. MINED. THREE LIVES LOST. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF FOUL GROUND WITH MULTIPLE SMALL CONTACTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.682 N,3 14.947 W
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FAQ

Where is the DEVONIA wreck located?

The DEVONIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.682 N,3 14.947 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEVONIA?

The seabed around the DEVONIA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the DEVONIA sink?

The DEVONIA sank on Oct 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DEVONIA discovered?

The wreck of the DEVONIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the DEVONIA belong to?

The DEVONIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DEVONIA carrying?

The DEVONIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DEVONIA?

The DEVONIA had a tonnage of 98 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEVONIA?

The DEVONIA is classified as a steam ship.