Dire Dewa (Dira Dawa) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Dire dewa (dira dawa) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
15 36.717 N,39 28.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.611950
  • Longitude: 39.476667
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA)
Type carrier
Flag ET
Tonnage 495
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.3.77 9.3.77 SUNK BETWEEN BERTHS 3 & 4. (LL 8.3.77). 20.3.77 20.3.77 STILL SUNK. CARGO HAS BEEN SALVAGED. (LL 18.3.77). 26.1.77 26.1.77 NOT YET RAISED. (LL 26.10.77). 9.3.78 9.3.78 WORK COMMENCED TO LIFT. (LL 10.1.79). 27.2.79 27.2.79 NOW REMOVED FROM NO 4 BERTH. (LL 27.2.79).
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2003
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 15 36.717 N,39 28.6 E
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FAQ

Where is the DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA) wreck located?

The DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA) wreck is located at coordinates 15 36.717 N,39 28.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA)?

The seabed around the DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA) discovered?

The wreck of the DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA) belong to?

The DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA) belonged to ET.

What cargo was the DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA) carrying?

The DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA)?

The DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA) had a tonnage of 495 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA)?

The DIRE DEWA (DIRA DAWA) is classified as a carrier.