Dalewood (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dalewood (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 47.945 N,5 9.849 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.799083
  • Longitude: -5.164150
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DALEWOOD (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 104
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 22
Tonnage 2420
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 2000

Surveying Details

23.4.69 23.4.69 NDW, 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 35FMS, IN 534812N, 051000W. POSN BY DECCA. (MANIERES BOOK). H2112/75 12.12.76 H2112/75 12.12.76 WK LOCATED 27.10.76 IN 534756N, 050947W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56.0 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. LENGTH 104MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.3MTRS. LIES NNE/SSW WITH THE SCOUR IN A NE DIRECTION FROM THE WRECK. A LARGE VESSEL GIVING A WELL DEFINED TRACE. TRACE SHOWS RAISED FX AND AX AND RAISED SUPERSTRUCTURE MIDSHIPS. (HMS FOX, HI 43/75). - NM 203/77. H5982/82 5.8.83 H5982/82 5.8.83 FF (SERIOUS DAMAGE) SHOWN IN 534808N, 050956W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS C-PLOT C22, [1983]. H2057/82 17.1.84 H2057/82 17.1.84 LOCATED. NOT FULLY INVESTIGATED. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 56.6MTRS. ORIENTATION CONFIRMED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 128). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 105, WHILE EN ROUTE FROM CARDIFF TO SCAPA FLOW.

General Comments

DCS3 SHOWS INTACT '3 ISLAND' VESSEL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 47.945 N,5 9.849 W
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FAQ

Where is the DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 47.945 N,5 9.849 W.

How deep is the DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 53 47.945 N,5 9.849 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DALEWOOD (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) sink?

The DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DALEWOOD (PROBABLY)?

The DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2420 tons.

What type of wreck is the DALEWOOD (PROBABLY)?

The DALEWOOD (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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