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Type: Tanker
Picture:
Wreck Information: The tanker DAGHESTAN was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U57, whilst en-route from Scapa Flow to Sullom Voe, Shetlands on Government service and carrying 7,600 tons of crude oil.
Harbour / slip:
Parking directions: At the Harbour
Distance from
harbour:
Lat & Long: 58 49 802N 2 45 983W 212 degress 9 miles from Copinsay Orientation of keel/wreck = 140/320
Chart:
Depth: 56.6 metres
Tides:
Diveboat: Jean Elaine The Karin
Diveshop: Scapascuba
Accommodation: Orkney Islands Tourist Board, 01856 872856,
Suggested experience:
Other comments: On the 25th March 1940, together HM ships Icarus and Impulsive, the Firedrake was sent to search for the U-57 responsible for sinking the tanker Daghestan.
Pub: The Ferry Inn & Flatties Bar
Created by: Finstrokes
Date: 21/1/08
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