1866–1917 · Shetland, United Kingdom
The Anglo Dane's story is marked by the people involved in her voyages and eventual loss. Originally ordered by the Anglo Danish and Baltic Steam Navigation Company Ltd, financial difficulties led to her purchase by Det Forende Dampskibs Selskab (DFDS) in 1867. She served on North Sea and Baltic routes for nearly forty years, with a significant rebuild in 1874 enhancing her capacity.
During World War I, she continued her voyages despite increased risks, including a collision with a German torpedo boat in 1914. Her final journey in October 1917 ended when she struck a mine laid by UC-40 near Shetland, resulting in the death of one crew member. The rest were rescued by the British torpedo boat Arab.
Today, the wreck lies broken in the North Sea, with notable features like her boilers, cargo remains, and propeller still present, identified through recovered DFDS crockery.
4 of 5 facts above are cited in Sources below.
Built 1866 by Andrew Leslie and Co Ltd; 51 years in service. Lost October 21st, 1917.
A reference and a starting point, not a dive plan. Plan any dive with a local professional who knows the site and the conditions on the day.
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| Water temp | 8.1° | 7.3° | 7.1° | 7.5° | 8.8° | 10.6° | 12.3° | 12.8° | 12.2° | 11.3° | 10.3° | 9° |
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A further 3 fields were derived from the wreck’s recorded position rather than taken from a source.
ANGLO DANE is a ship wreck located off Shetland, United Kingdom at a depth of 63 metres. The wreck is diveable.
ANGLO DANE lies at approximately 63 metres depth, North Sea, Shetland.
As reported, diving the ANGLO DANE is rated extreme and is requires advanced technical diving qualifications including trimix certification and extensive deep wreck experience. Minimum certification: Confirm with a local operator. A reference and a starting point, not a dive plan. Plan any dive with a local professional who knows the site and the conditions on the day.
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