Dakotian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Live = Wreck that has been found/reported (blank box)
Dakotian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.18 N,5 8.419 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.703000
  • Longitude: -5.140317
Wreck Depth 2.3 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAKOTIAN
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 10.7
Sonar Length 145.3
Sonar Width 20.1
Shadow Height 9.3
Orientation 224
Tonnage 6426
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Markers E CARD Q(3)10S 'DAKOTIAN' 135MTRS SE
Surveying Details HO1080/40 1.12.40 1.12.40 POSN 514211N, 050820W, OR 239DEGS, 10.32C FROM GREAT CASTLE HEAD REAR LT. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 2897/40. H01080/40 14.1.41 14.1.41 ST IN 514211N, 050820W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 65/41 & FNM 80/41. H01080/40 9.4.42 9.4.42 G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)10S, LAID 166DEGS, 400FT FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 739/42. H01080/40 17.6.42 17.6.42 NOW CHARTED AS STF (MAST). (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1283/42. H1983/54 30.3.54 30.3.54 CHARTED AS DW WITH G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1478. H5901/54 28.10.54 28.10.54 SHOWN AS DWP (MAST) IN 514212N, 050818W, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G.10S, ON HMS SCOTT'S SURVEY [E9720]. - NM 2347/54. 20.6.57 20.6.57 SHOULD BE SHOWN AS DW MAST. (DIVING REPORT). NCA. H01080/40 29.4.59 29.4.59 CHART AS STF DRIES 10FT. (SHACKLETON HN 1/59). BR STD. H3110/68 12.1.68 12.1.68 LENGTH 100YDS, LYING 050DEGS. NO PART VISIBLE AT NEAPS. TOPDECK IN 15-30FT IN GEN DEPTH 50FT. ON EVEN KEEL AND APPARENTLY STRUCTURALLY SOUND. (REPORT RAF SAC). AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H3542/68 23.6.70 23.6.70 STANDS UPRIGHT ON SEABED. BOW COLLAPSED, POSSIBLY DUE TO POOR STATE OF WK STRUCTURE. SALVAGE MAY TAKE PLACE ON CARGO AND NON-FERROUS METALS. (R EDMUNDS, DS5, DTD 18.6.70). NCA. H5293/71 28.11.72 28.11.72 POSN OF HIGHEST POINT, STERN, 514212N, 050818W, LEAST DEPTH 1.9MTRS. LIES 055/235DEGS. LENGTH 430FT. (CONTRACT SURVEY 1972 [K6484/12]). AMEND TO DWP 1.9MTRS WITH BUOY. NC 3274. H3939/68 9.2.77 9.2.77 BUOY WILL BE R CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(4)15S, AS OF 17.3.77. (TRINITY HOUSE LETTER, DTD 13.1.77). BR STD. H4919/77 20.12.77 20.12.77 STATED THAT ON A RECENT DIVE, THE WK ALTHOUGH BADLY DAMAGED & BOWS CHOPPED OFF AT TIME OF SINKING, IS IN A VERY STRONG CONDITION. (E GILES, LETTER DTD 11.12.77). H4066/77 30.8.79 30.8.79 NOW MARKED BY E CARD LT BUOY, Q(3)10S, 150MTRS SE OF WK. (TH LETTER DTD 24.7.88.TO MILFORD HAVEN CONSERVANCY BOARD). NE 1478. H5293/71 6.9.79 6.9.79 VESSEL TO BE SALVAGED COMMENCING SEPT 3. LIKELY TO CONTINUE OVER A LONG PERIOD. (MHCB NM 29(T)/79). H5293/71 11.12.79 11.12.79 REMOVAL WORK TO CEASE FOR THE WINTER. (MHCB NM 46/79). WK OWNED BY SEASALVE MORRIAC. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL III). H1310/84/30 5.9.84 5.9.84 DIVED ON 24.8.84. MANY HULL SECTIONS COMPLETE AND STEEL IN GOOD CONDITION FOR AGE. EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED BUT MUCH OF TIN PLATE CARGO STILL IN PLACE. (R BUFTON, DTD 31.8.84). 30.11.93 30.11.93 WK 3.4MTRS SHOWN ON MILFORD HAVEN P.A. SURVEY [M2000/4]. (LONGDIN & BROWNING SURVEYS LTD, DTD MAY 1992). INS AS DWP 3.4MTRS WITH 4.4MTRS CLOSE SE. NE 3274. HH100/351/10 9.11.95 9.11.95 STERN LIES TO THE N AND IS THE SHALLOWEST PART. ALL SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED. BOWS WELL BROKEN UP. (R M JONES). 21.1.99 SHOWN IN 5142.207N, 0508.275W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH AT NE END 2.2MTRS. LEAST DEPTH AT SW END 3.6MTRS. FRAGMENT OF WRECKAGE WITH LEAST DEPTH 6.9MTRS LIES 85MTRS NE. (MILFORD HAVEN HYDRO SURVEY M3097/4 DTD 6.1998). - NM 338/99. 6.8.99 LEAST DEPTH NOW AT NE END 2.3MTRS, LEAST DEPTH AT SW END 3.6MTRS. (REASSESSMENT OF SURVEY). BR STD. HH100/351/19 12.11.02 12.11.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. STANDS 7.7MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES IN TWO PARTS THE HOLDS CAN BE ENTERED BUT ARE FULL OF SILT. BOW SECTION HAS COLLAPSED AND IS WELL EXPOSED. SEABED SILT, SAND AND ROCK. (R JONES). NCA. 11.10.05 11.10.05 EUT POSN: 5142.232N, 0508.339W. NE 3273. SEP 2022/000130013 17.09.21 LOCATED IN 5142.232N, 0508.338W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.37MTRS. LENGTH 145MTRS. HT 9.3MTRS. (MHPA SURVEY). AMEND DETAILS.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DONALDSON LINE LTD. FOUR BOILERS, QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 626HP, SINGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE FROM SWANSEA FOR ST JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING 1300TONS TINPLATE, BICYCLES, CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS AND OTHER GOODS. MINED. CREW OF 48 SAFE. (SIBI).

General Comments

SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED, BOWS WELL BROKEN, IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 42.18 N,5 8.419 W
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FAQ

Where is the DAKOTIAN wreck located?

The DAKOTIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.18 N,5 8.419 W.

How deep is the DAKOTIAN and where exactly is it located?

The DAKOTIAN lies at a depth of about 2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 42.18 N,5 8.419 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAKOTIAN?

The seabed around the DAKOTIAN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the DAKOTIAN sink?

The DAKOTIAN sank on Nov 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DAKOTIAN discovered?

The wreck of the DAKOTIAN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the DAKOTIAN belong to?

The DAKOTIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DAKOTIAN carrying?

The DAKOTIAN was carrying vehicles,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the DAKOTIAN?

The DAKOTIAN had a tonnage of 6426 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAKOTIAN?

The DAKOTIAN is classified as a liner.

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