Devonian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Devonian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 30.158 N,8 1.864 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.502633
  • Longitude: -8.031067
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEVONIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 168.6 m
Width 18 m
Draught 11.2
Sonar Length 170
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 45
Tonnage 10435
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1917
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details POSN 553100N, 080000W REPORTED IN 1918 AS THAT OF THE HMS NATHANIEL COLE. (SEE ALSO). 16.8.79 16.8.79 INS AS USCPA 60MTRS. NC 2723. H2175/81 12.1.81 H2175/81 12.1.81 EXAM'D 15.5.80 IN 553009N, 080150W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 67 IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS, LYING 056/236DEG. SMALL CONTACT WITH LARGE SCOUR. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). BR STD. 25.4.07 25.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5530.158N, 0801.864W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. LENGTH 170MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HT 6.1MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). INTACT, UPRIGHT, SCOUR AROUND WITH DEEP AREA AT NE END. PROBABLY TOO LARGE TO BE THE NATHANIEL COLE. RETAIN WK 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 17.2.09 17.2.09 DIVED IN 5530.160N, 0801.855W [WGD] (DATE UNKNOWN) & FOUND TO BE THE 'DEVONIAN' OF LIVERPOOL. SEE ALSO [3519]. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 13.2.09) RETAIN IN EXISTING POSN. NCA. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 67.59MTRS. (GSI). RETAIN WK 67MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F LEYLAND & CO LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 847 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR BOSTON. TORPEDOED BY U-53. 4 LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, SCOUR AROUND WITH DEEP AREA AT NE END

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FAQ

Where is the DEVONIAN wreck located?

The DEVONIAN wreck is located at coordinates 55 30.158 N,8 1.864 W.

How deep is the DEVONIAN and where exactly is it located?

The DEVONIAN lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 55 30.158 N,8 1.864 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEVONIAN?

The seabed around the DEVONIAN lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the DEVONIAN sink?

The DEVONIAN sank on Aug 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DEVONIAN discovered?

The wreck of the DEVONIAN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the DEVONIAN belong to?

The DEVONIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DEVONIAN carrying?

The DEVONIAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DEVONIAN?

The DEVONIAN had a tonnage of 10435 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEVONIAN?

The DEVONIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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