Donegal (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Donegal (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.43 N,0 50.328 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.440500
  • Longitude: -0.838800
Wreck Depth 40.89 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DONEGAL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 104.9
Sonar Width 13.8
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 68
Tonnage 1885
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1917
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 19 MILES S OF DEAN LTV. (WW1SL). [DEAN LTV THOUGHT TO BE SAME AS NAB LTV]. 13.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 502648N, 005012W. LENGTH 247FT, HEIGHT 30FT. (AUBD 304/9, 6TH ESCORT GROUP). H6667/57 28.4.61 NO SONAR CONTACTS. (HMS DALRYMPLE, SURVEY [K2007/3],1958). 28.3.72 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 502648N, 005012W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2045. 14.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 30MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 2450. H4121/76 11.1.77 WRECK LOCATED 29.6.76 IN 502624N, 005014W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. SEA BED REGULAR WITH MINOR DUNES SLOPING TO THE W. DEFINITE WK. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 82.5MTRS, LYING NE/SW. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS [22FMS] IN REVISED POSN. - NM 492/77. 8.11.00 CONFIRMED AS DONEGAL. (A RYAN, TELECON 8.11.00). NCA. HH090/952/01 30.10.03 EXAM'D 8.6.03 IN 5026.435N, 0050.318W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.1 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 96MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.6MTRS. LIES 063/243 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 243 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, ON PORT SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 952). BR STD. SEP 2018/000198963 09.08.18 EXAM'D 11.01.18; IN 5026.430N, 0050.328W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.89MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS, LENGTH 104.9MTRS, WIDTH 13.8MTRS, HEIGHT 7.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 068/248 DEGS. SITS UPRIGHT, BOW TOWARDS 248DEGS. HULL APPEARS INTACT, STERN COLLAPSED, SUPER-STRUCTURE WELL BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1498). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY J CAIRD & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY MIDLAND RAILWAY CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 386NHP. WAS A PASSENGER SS CONVERTED TO HOSPITAL SHIP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 19M S OF DEAN LTV WHEN RETURNING TO UK FROM FRANCE WITH WOUNDED SERVICEMEN. 40 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

SITS UPRIGHT, BOW WSW, HULL APPEARS INTACT, STERN COLLAPSED, SUPER-STRUCTURE BROKEN UP.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 26.43 N,0 50.328 W
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FAQ

Where is the DONEGAL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DONEGAL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.43 N,0 50.328 W.

How deep is the DONEGAL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DONEGAL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40.89 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.43 N,0 50.328 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DONEGAL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DONEGAL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the DONEGAL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DONEGAL (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DONEGAL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DONEGAL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DONEGAL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DONEGAL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DONEGAL (POSSIBLY)?

The DONEGAL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1885 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONEGAL (POSSIBLY)?

The DONEGAL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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