Dalewood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dalewood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54 N,4 58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.900000
  • Longitude: -4.966667
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DALEWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2420
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2007

Surveying Details

M11181 1918 WK [OLD SYMBOL] REPD IN 535400N, 045800W. BA 1825B. [NO DATE] AMENDED TO NDW. NE 1825A. H5331/53 24.8.53 H5331/53 24.8.53 INS AS NDW PA. NC 45. H2112/75 21.1.76 H2112/75 21.1.76 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SWEEP. (HMS FOX 1975, HI NO 43/75). AWAIT NEXT SURVEY BEFORE DELETION. AMEND TO WK USC PA 45MTRS [25FMS]. BR STD. H2112/75 14.12.76 H2112/75 14.12.76 AREA 2M AROUND POSITION SWEPT BY SONAR. NO CONTACT LOCATED THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE THIS WK. CONCLUDED THAT DALEWOOD MAY POSSIBLY BE WK LOCATED IN 534756N 050947W SEE [7070]. (HMS FOX REPORT FOR HI 43/75 ROS DTD 30.11.76). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE.- NM 203/77.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY R THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. SCREW, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG CO LTD. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR SCAPA FLOW. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-105. 19 MEN LOST. (LLWW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

See Also: 7070

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 54 N,4 58 W
Dalewood on Wreck Map Dalewood Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the DALEWOOD wreck located?

The DALEWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 53 54 N,4 58 W.

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

The DALEWOOD lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54 N,4 58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DALEWOOD?

The seabed around the DALEWOOD lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the DALEWOOD sink?

The DALEWOOD sank on Feb 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DALEWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the DALEWOOD was discovered in 1918.

What country did the DALEWOOD belong to?

The DALEWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DALEWOOD carrying?

The DALEWOOD was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DALEWOOD?

The DALEWOOD had a tonnage of 2420 tons.

What type of wreck is the DALEWOOD?

The DALEWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks