Dallas City (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dallas city (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.535 N,2 1.263 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.125583
  • Longitude: -2.021050
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 130.1 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 45
Tonnage 7459
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1940
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/588/01 3.11.93 HH090/588/01 3.11.93 EXAM'D 11.7.93 IN 500732.1N, 020115.8W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.2 IN GEN DEPTH 58.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS, LENGTH 73MTRS, BREADTH 12MTRS. LARGE UPRIGHT WK LYING 045/225 DEG ON HARD SEABED. (NP 1008, HI 588). - NM 4010/93. 10.8.05 10.8.05 WK NOT LOCATED IN THIS POSN. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 30, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY THE FURNESS SB CO. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TEES FOR CURACAO, BRISBANE & TOWNSVILLE. CARGO 7469 TONS AMMONIUM SULPHATE. HAD BEEN DAMAGED IN COLLISION WITH SS 'FLIMSTON'. WAS ABANDONED ON FIRE FOLLOWING AIR ATTACK. PRESUMED SUNK.

General Comments

LARGE, UPRIGHT WK

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FAQ

Where is the DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.535 N,2 1.263 W.

How deep is the DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 7.535 N,2 1.263 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) was carrying chemicals,gas.

What was the tonnage of the DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7459 tons.

What type of wreck is the DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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