G-Dafs Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
G-dafs Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 4.793 N,5 57.62 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.079883
  • Longitude: -5.960333
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name G-DAFS
Type aircraft
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1990
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers MARKED BY 6 YELLOW OIL DRUMS
Surveying Details HH272/440/02 21.2.94 HH272/440/02 21.2.94 SKIPPER OF FV `BOY JAMIE' REPD HAVING LOST HIS NETS WHILST ATTEMPTING TO TOW TO SHOALER WATER, A `DAFF AIRCRAFT' WHICH HE HAD SNARED IN 560448N, 055733.5W. (MRSC OBAN, TLX DTD 20.2.94). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 31.5.12 31.5.12 NOT LOCATED 2.9.11 USING M/B. SEABED SMOOTH WITH ROCK OUTCROPS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1363). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

CESSNA AIRCRAFT OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES FOR SCOTLAND, WHILST ON A FLIGHT FROM EDINBURGH TO STORNAWAY, DEVELOPED ENGINE TROUBLE AND ATTEMPTED TO DIVERT TO ISLAY. AIRCRAFT DITCHED INTO SEA BETWEEN THE ISLANDS OF JURA AND COLONSAY. THREE PEOPLE ON BOARD WERE FOUND AND RESCUED.

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FAQ

Where is the G-DAFS wreck located?

The G-DAFS wreck is located at coordinates 56 4.793 N,5 57.62 W.

How deep is the seabed around the G-DAFS?

The seabed around the G-DAFS lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the G-DAFS sink?

The G-DAFS sank on May 31, 1990.

When was the wreck of the G-DAFS discovered?

The wreck of the G-DAFS was discovered in 1992.

What type of wreck is the G-DAFS?

The G-DAFS is classified as a aircraft.

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