Dona Isabel (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dona isabel (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.062 N,0 37.721 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.734367
  • Longitude: 0.628683
Wreck Depth 15.1 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 8.6
Shadow Height 10.2
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1179
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1943
Bottom Texture 1,4,6,7,17
Scour Dimensions 170.0,,002.0,045.0
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H67/43 20.11.45 SUNK IN 504415N, 003718E. (VA DOVER, 5.11.43). H4959/73 10.4.75 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SWEEP. GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). 15.4.85 REPORTED TO LIE, INTACT AND ON PORT SIDE IN 504400N, 003748E. POSN BY DECCA. ORIENTATED NE/SW AND LYING ALONG EDGE OF SANDBANK. OWNED BY SUSSEX MARINE SALVAGE CO. (K MCDONALD, TELECON). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/06 17.3.93 LOCATED IN 504402N, 003745E USING DECCA. LIES ON SIDE ON BANK WITH GEN DEPTHS 80 - 100FT. STANDS SOME 20FT ABOVE HARD SEABED. SCOUR DEPTH 110FT. ORIENTATION N/S. (P J BATT, 23.2.93). AMEND TO WK 18MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 536. SEP 2013/000030456 4.3.13 LOCATED 5.2012 IN 5044.0621N, 0037.7207E [WGD]. LENGTH 44MTRS, HT 8.0MTRS. (GARDLINE ENVIRONMENTAL, S HASTINGS LICENCE AREA 460 SURVEY DTD 5.2012). AMEND POSN. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 7.6.15; IN 5044.067N, 0037.726 [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.81MTRS, GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 4MTRS, ORIENTATION 030/210. SCOUR 170MTRS TOWARDS 045, SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. WK BROKEN UP, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 19.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2022/000014872 1.3.22 LOCATED 2.6.20; IN 5044.061N, 0037.721E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.1MTRS, GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. LENGTH 41 MTRS, WIDTH 8.6 MTRS, HT 10.2 MTRS, ORIENTATION 030/210. (ABPMER, HASTINGS LICENCE AREA 460 SURVEY DTD 2.6.20) BDC QUERIED DEPTH MUCH SHOALER THAN CHARTED BUT NO RESPONSE SO AMEND DW 15.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY FURNESS SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KINGDON SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 134HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH AND SOUTHEND FOR PORTSMOUTH. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT. (LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED. UK NM 1247/22

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 44.062 N,0 37.721 E
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FAQ

Where is the DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.062 N,0 37.721 E.

How deep is the DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 15.1 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.062 N,0 37.721 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) sink?

The DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 2, 1943.

When was the wreck of the DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY)?

The DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1179 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY)?

The DONA ISABEL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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