Diana Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Not Fully Surveyed
|
Diana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 24.567 N,1 19.896 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.409450
- Longitude: 1.331600
|
| Wreck Depth |
5.9 m
|
| Water Depth |
11 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DIANA |
|
Type
|
tug
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
16.8 m |
| Width |
3 m |
| Sonar Length |
11.8 |
| Sonar Width |
3.9 |
| Shadow Height |
5.1 |
| Orientation |
74 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
2003 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
merchant ship |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 18, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater wreck DIANA located off the coast of Kent, England, in the North Sea. The wreck is situated at coordinates 51 24.567 N, 001 19.896 E. As of the most recent survey in March 2019, this underwater obstruction is confirmed to be intact and in an upright position. The least depth over the wreck is recorded at 6.75 meters within a general surrounding depth of 11 meters. The vessel measures 11.8 meters in length, 3.9 meters in width, and has a height of 5.1 meters, with an orientation of 74 degrees. Historical survey data indicates the wreck was previously marked by an East Cardinal light buoy, which has since been discontinued. This site is identified in UK Hydrographic Office records as a navigation hazard.
Surveying Details
HH244/400/08 6.2.03 LOCATED IN 5124.60N, 0119.93E [WGD]. E CARD LT BUOY, VQ(3)5S, 100MTRS E IN 5124.60N, 0120.00E. (TH FAX DTD 5.2.03). NCA. HH244/400/08 10.2.03 WK LOCATED IN 5124.570N, 0119.893E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.0 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LIES WNW/ESE. BUOY IN 5124.570N, 0119.979E [WGD], OR 090DEGS 100MTRS FROM WK. (THV MERMAID, FAX DTD 6.2.03). NCA. HH244/400/08 20.2.03 WK IN 5124.570N, 0119.893E [WGD]. MARKED BY E CARD LT BUOY VQ(3)5S ABOUT 090 DEGS 100MTRS FROM WK. (TH NM 5/03). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 1576/03. HH244/400/08 29.5.03 NOW WK 5.7MTRS IN 5124.570N, 0119.893E [WGD]. BUOY DISCONTINUED. (TH NM 17/03). - NM 3071/03. HH091/167/01 2.4.07 EXAM'D 28.8.06 IN 5124.568N, 0119.895E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.92 IN GEN DEPTH 11.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 18MTRS, WIDTH 3.5MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 075/255DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 255DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1167). AMEND WK 5.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2019/000057851 18.3.19 EXAM'D IN 5124.567N, 0119.896E[WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.75MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. LENGTH 11.8MTRS, WIDTH 3.9MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS. ORIENTATION 74DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. NFS.(A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1616). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, POSN AMENDED.
Circumstances of loss
SANK WHILE UNDER TOW TO SOUTHAMPTON BY M TUG GOLIATH.
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51 24.567 N,1 19.896 E
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FAQ
Where is the DIANA wreck located?
The DIANA wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.567 N,1 19.896 E.
How deep is the DIANA and where exactly is it located?
The DIANA lies at a depth of about 5.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.567 N,1 19.896 E.
How deep is the seabed around the DIANA?
The seabed around the DIANA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the DIANA discovered?
The wreck of the DIANA was discovered in 2003.
What country did the DIANA belong to?
The DIANA belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the DIANA?
The DIANA is classified as a tug.
General Comments
UPRIGHT AND INTACT, BOW SW