ID: |
215 |
Name: |
Dago |
Inserted: |
01.05.2011 |
Monument: |
27768 |
Date: |
20th century |
Construction Year: |
1912 |
Sinking time: |
23.10.1915 |
Propulsion: |
steamship |
Address: |
Inland sea, Läänemeri |
Found: |
Yes |
Purpose: |
passenger and cargo vessel |
Vessel type: |
steamer |
Coordinates: |
59:17.466N 23:21.264E |
Open map: |
Open map |
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History: |
The steamship Dago was built in England in 1912 as a cargo ship. The ship was taken into use by the Russian navy during WWI, and was rebuilt as an armed minesweeper carrying the bow number 4. |
Story of Sinking: |
Minesweeper no. 4 (Dago) was anchored W of Osmussaar on 23 October 1915 (5 november O.S.) due to bad weather, when she was attacked by the German submarine U-9. The torpedo was shot from a short distance and hit the minesweeper right in the centre. The vessel foundered immediately. 7 crew members were killed, survivors were rescued. |
Object Data: |
Capacity 1090 BRT; length 67,11 meters and width 11,08 meters. |
Maerial: |
ship-building steel |
Description of Location: |
The wreck is located on the W side of Osmussaar, at a depth of 34 meters on a flat seabed. |
Resource Links & Literature: |
Õun, M. & Ojalo, H. 2011. Võitlused Läänemerel 1914-1918. Esimene maailmasõda koduvetes. |
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Discovery Date: |
14 June 1998 |
Discoverer: |
Estonian Maritime Museum |