Diamantis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Diamantis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 20.562 N,6 46.755 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.342700
  • Longitude: -6.779250
Wreck Depth 108 m
Water Depth 117 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Sonar Length 106
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 4990
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H095/39 1.11.39 H095/39 SUNK IN 491900N, 064800W. (WESTERN APPROACHES LIST AND LTR DTD 1.11.39). [SEE ALSO 'DIAMANTIS', WK [21615], IN 492400N, 063800W]. 31.10.75 31.10.75 INS AS USC PA 50FMS. NE 2649. 19.1.77 19.1.77 AMEND TO USC PA 92MTRS. NC 2565. HH091/052/01 1.11.05 HH091/052/01 1.11.05 EXAM'D 8.5.05 IN 4920.562N, 0646.755W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 108 IN GEN DEPTH 117MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 8MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPREARS BROKEN MIDSHIPS, E END PARTIALLY BURIED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1052). AMEND WK 108MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2005

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-35. (WW2SL). PASSAGE PEPEL FOR BARROW. CREW LANDED AT DINGLE. (LL WW2)

General Comments

BROKEN MIDSHIPS, E END PARTIALLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 20.562 N,6 46.755 W.

How deep is the DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 108 meters and is located at coordinates 49 20.562 N,6 46.755 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 117 meters deep.

When did the DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 3, 1939.

When was the wreck of the DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY)?

The DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4990 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY)?

The DIAMANTIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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