Maritime record 2163 - DAVANGER: FLANNAN ISLANDS, ATLANTIC
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | NA 48470 48380 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NA44NE |
| Parish | MARITIME, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NA44NE 8000 4847 4838
N 58 17 W 8 0
Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 120
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The Norwegian steamship DAVANGER was sunk by gunfire from German submarine U33, whilst on passage from Liverpool to Archangel.
Surveying Details
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A position 16 miles WNW of the Flannan Islands is given.
Source; Lloyds.
12 mile WNW of the Flannan Islands.
Source; owners of the vessel.
The vessel was sunk at 58 12 00N, 007 58 00W.
Source; U-boat.
The magnetic compass variation in 1915 was 23 degree west.
Report by E Giles.
2 September 1991. The sinking position is given as 12 miles NWN of Flannan isles.
Report by D. Cox.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
