Diamond Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Diamond Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 18.361 N,6 10.355 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.306017
  • Longitude: -6.172583
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIAMOND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.3 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.1
Shadow Height 1
Tonnage 468
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 13, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1310/85 10.10.85 H1310/85 10.10.85 REPORTED IN 551822N, 061021W. (W F TODD, HN DTD 2.10.85). INS AS DWPA. BR STD. HH091/240/01 19.5.09 HH091/240/01 & SEP 2009/000038475 19.5.09 LOCATED 16.6.08 IN 5518.361N, 0610.335W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.35 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 3.0MTRS, WIDTH 2.1MTRS, HT 1.1MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1240). WK IS BURIED IN SANDWAVE AND NOT CLEARLY DEFINED BY M/B. AMEND WK 21MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 19, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1886 BY SCOTT & CO, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W ROBERTSON, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LONDONDERRY. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH GLASGOW REGISTERED SS LILY. 9 MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

WK BURIED IN SANDWAVE

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FAQ

Where is the DIAMOND wreck located?

The DIAMOND wreck is located at coordinates 55 18.361 N,6 10.355 W.

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

The DIAMOND lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 55 18.361 N,6 10.355 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIAMOND?

The seabed around the DIAMOND lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the DIAMOND sink?

The DIAMOND sank on Apr 13, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DIAMOND discovered?

The wreck of the DIAMOND was discovered in 1985.

What country did the DIAMOND belong to?

The DIAMOND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DIAMOND carrying?

The DIAMOND was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the DIAMOND?

The DIAMOND had a tonnage of 468 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIAMOND?

The DIAMOND is classified as a steam ship.

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