Diana Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Diana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 18.429 N,3 10.209 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.307150
  • Longitude: -3.170150
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIANA
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 39 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 313
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H0423/41 2.2.41 SUNK IN 511800N, 031000W IN 5FMS. (MINESWEEPING SUMMARY, NO.67, 29.1.41). H067/40 13.4.42 DW IN 511818N, 031000W. (TH, 24.3.42). - NM 847/42. H0817/42 30.3.50 DISPERSED TO 15FT ABOVE SEABED. (LINDISFARNE, SIGNAL DTD 29.3.50). NCA. H0817/42 7.4.50 TO BE FURTHER DISPERSED. (C IN C NORE, SIGNAL DTD 6.4.50). H0817/42 9.6.50 WK NOW REDUCED TO 5FT ABOVE SEABED. LIES IN TWO PARTS ON ROCK AND SAND SEABED. (LINDISFARNE, SIGNAL DTD 8.6.50). H0817/42 20.11.50 LIES IN POSN 205.5 DEG, 4.57M FROM FLATHOLM LTHO. SWEPT CLEAR AT 35, FOUL AT 37FT IN GEN DEPTH 41FT. (ML 1411, SIGNAL DTD 28.9.50). PLOTS IN 511818N, 031012W. - NM 2258/50. H0817/42 5.7.51 TRUE POSN OF WK 511824N, 031008W. HEIGHT OF WK ABOVE SEABED 6FT. (HMS SEAGULL). H3942/88 22.1.90 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (LAND & MARINE ENG LTD, HI 464). GEN DEPTH APPEARS TO BE SHOALER NOW THAN IN 1950. AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083518 30.7.15 NOT FOUND. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1449). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2015

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE NEWPORT TO WATCHET.

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FAQ

Where is the DIANA wreck located?

The DIANA wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.429 N,3 10.209 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIANA?

The seabed around the DIANA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the DIANA sink?

The DIANA sank on Jan 18, 1941.

When was the wreck of the DIANA discovered?

The wreck of the DIANA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the DIANA belong to?

The DIANA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the DIANA carrying?

The DIANA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DIANA?

The DIANA had a tonnage of 313 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIANA?

The DIANA is classified as a motor vessel.

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