Diana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Diana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 48.978 N,6 33.144 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.816300
  • Longitude: 6.552400
Wreck Depth 18.1 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIANA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 88.1 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1878
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H03101/44 22.8.44 DW SHOWN IN 534830N, 063400E ON GERMAN CHARTS. - FNM 1783/44. H751/46 23.2.46 G SPAR LT BUOY 'W31' CLOSE N OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 22/922/45). - NM 726/46. H4021/48 21.6.48 LT BUOY REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 21/1035/48). - NM 1342/48. H902/56 13.2.56 NOW WK 12.8MTRS [7FMS] IN 534906N, 063317E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 4838/55). - NM 362/56. H1852/58 12.6.59 SHOWN AS WK 12.2MTRS [6FMS 4FT] IN 534906N, 063309E [EUR] ON GERMAN 87. BR STD. H902/56 23.1.63 AMENDED TO WK 10.9MTRS [6FMS], MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY CLOSE W. (HAMBURG NM 4910/62). - NM 147/63. H902/56 16.9.68 NOW WK SW 13.7MTRS [7FMS 3FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3269/68). - NM 1660/68. H902/56 25.4.69 NOW WK SW 16.4MTRS [9FMS] IN 534904N, 063311E [EUR]. BUOY REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 1306/69). BR STD. H2064/75 12.10.77 NOW WK SW 18.1MTRS [9FMS 5FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3070/77). BR STD. 11.10.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 18.1MTRS IN 5349.027N, 0633.103E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1635. 16.4.15 SHOWN AS SW 18.1MTRS IN 5349.035N, 0633.170E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.2015]. AMEND TO SW 18.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1908 BY GRAHAM OSBOURNE & CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 175NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/B DIANA. BOMBED & SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT, N OF BORKUM, OUTWARD BOUND FROM EMDEN. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the DIANA wreck located?

The DIANA wreck is located at coordinates 53 48.978 N,6 33.144 E.

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

The DIANA lies at a depth of about 18.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 48.978 N,6 33.144 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DIANA?

The seabed around the DIANA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the DIANA sink?

The DIANA sank on Mar 5, 1944.

When was the wreck of the DIANA discovered?

The wreck of the DIANA was discovered in 1944.

What country did the DIANA belong to?

The DIANA belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the DIANA?

The DIANA had a tonnage of 1878 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIANA?

The DIANA is classified as a steam ship.

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