Diamantis Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Diamantis Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 24.039 N,6 38.052 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 86 m |
| Water Depth | 110 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | DIAMANTIS |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GR |
| Tonnage | 4990 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 3, 1939 |
| Original Detection Year | 1939 |
| Last Detection Year | 2024 |
| Original Source | published World War 2 losses |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 40 MILES W OF SKELLINGS. (LL WW2). POSN 492400N, 063800W, APPROX. 31.10.75 INS AS USC PA 47FMS IN 492400N, 063800W. NE 2649. 19.1.77 AMEND TO USC PA 86MTRS. NC 2565. RSDRA2024000257197 13.11.24 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2023/2024. (BRITISH GOVERNMENT SURVEY, XOCEAN HI1840). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 12, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U35. (WW2SL). PASSAGE PEPEL FOR BARROW. CREW LANDED AT DINGLE. (LL WW2).
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