Donna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Donna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 20.993 N,22 5.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.349883
  • Longitude: 22.093333
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name DONNA
Type motor vessel
Flag FI
Tonnage 198
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 30, 1999

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck DONNA is located at coordinates 60 20.993 N, 22 5.6 E in the waters near Helsinki. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note the wreck features a clearance depth of 5 meters over the mast and was historically marked by a green spar buoy. Charted details on Finnish navigational charts record the wreck at varying updated positions near 60 20.983 N, 22 05.800 E, maintaining a charted depth of 5.0 meters.

Surveying Details

H3889/66 3.12.73 H3889/66 3.12.73 WK, 5MTRS OVER MAST, IN 602035N, 220550E, MARKED BY G SPAR BUOY. (HELSINKI NM 526(T)/73). NCA. H3199/74 18.12.75 H3199/74 18.12.75 DW SHOWN IN 602059N, 220550E ON FINNISH 27A. - NM 43/76. 10.4.81 10.4.81 SHOWN AS WK 5.0MTRS [2FMS 4FT] ON FINNISH 27. NE 3899.. 30.11.99 30.11.99 SHOWN IN 6020.983N, 2205.800E [HEL] ON FINNISH 27 [1997 EDN]. NC 3439.

Circumstances of loss

MV DONNA, BUILT 1913, MAINLY USED AS SAND BARGE, SANK WHILST ON PASSAGE PARAINEN FOR TURKU. CAUSE OF SINKING REPORTED TO BE OPEN HATCHES IN A QUICKLY INCREASING HEAVY SEA. (LLOYDS VOL 215).

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FAQ

Where is the DONNA wreck located?

The DONNA wreck is located at coordinates 60 20.993 N,22 5.6 E.

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

The DONNA lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 60 20.993 N,22 5.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DONNA?

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

When did the DONNA sink?

The DONNA sank on Sep 5, 1973.

When was the wreck of the DONNA discovered?

The wreck of the DONNA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the DONNA belong to?

The DONNA belonged to FI.

What cargo was the DONNA carrying?

The DONNA was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the DONNA?

The DONNA had a tonnage of 198 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONNA?

The DONNA is classified as a motor vessel.

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