Dalriada Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Dalriada Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 32.582 N,1 13.147 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.543033
- Longitude: 1.219117
|
| Wreck Depth |
16 m
|
| Water Depth |
20 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DALRIADA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
70.1 m |
| Width |
10.4 m |
| Draught |
4.3 |
| Orientation |
65 |
| Tonnage |
973 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 19, 1942
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,003.0, |
| Original Detection Year |
1942 |
| Last Detection Year |
1975 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 28, 2008 |
Surveying Details
H02147/42 25.5.43 H02147/42 25.5.43 INS WK 6FMS 3FT. - NM 1063/43. H02147/42 5.8.45 H02147/42 5.8.45 DISPERSED CLEAR TO 45FT. POSN 513230N, 011318E. (HMS COLCHESTER 3.8.45). H02147/42 23.8.45 H02147/42 23.8.45 SWEPT CLEAR AT 48FT, FOUL AT 50FT. POSN 513230N, 011314E. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS 21.8.45). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. - NM 2703/45. H02147/42 10.7.52 H02147/42 & H932/53 EXAM'D IN 513233N, 011317E. LEAST E/S DEPTH (W PART) 52FT, (E PART) 61FT IN GEN DEPTH 72FT. SCOUR 84FT. IN TWO PIECES 220FT APART IN A 245DEGS - 065DEGS DIRECTION IN A HOLLOW IN THE BOTTOM. (HMS FRANKLIN, 10.7.52). H02147/42 4.6.54 H02147/42 EXAM'D IN 513254N, 011326E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 52FT, FOUL 53FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57 IN GEN DEPTH 72-84FT. SCOUR 8FT. SEABED SAND AND SHELL. (ECES SWEEP REPORT 4.6.54). H3220/53 1.12.54 H3220/53 1.12.54 CLEAR AT 52FT. (HMS SCOTT, E9679/14). AMEND SW 8FMS 4FT. - NM BLOCK 2710/54. H2092/59 6.8.59 H2092/59 6.8.59 10FMS 5FT FOUND BY E/S. (ECES JUNE 1959). H2764/60 25.7.60 H2764/60 25.7.60 LEAST E/S DEPTH 54FT. (ECES JUNE 1960). H2737/61 19.6.61 H2737/61 19.6.61 SEARCHED FOR, ONLY SCOUR FOUND ON E/S. (ECES 1961). H02147/42 9.7.62 H02147/42 9.7.62 VERY GOOD A/S CONTACT AND EASY TO FIND BECAUSE OF OBVIOUS SLICK ON EBB TIDE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56FT IN 70FT. SCOUR 89FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 3.5.62). H1903/65 4.10.65 H1903/65 4.10.65 SWEPT CLEAR 48FT, FOUL 50FT, LEAST E/S DEPTH 54FT IN 63FT. SCOUR 67FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE 10.3.65). AMEND TO SW 8FMS. BR STD. H2007/66 13.7.66 H2007/66 13.7.66 LOCATED. (HMS EGERIA B19/66). H2007/66 6.6.67 H2007/66 6.6.67 LOCATED. (HMS EGERIA 17.3.67). H3791/68 18.3.68 H3791/68 18.3.68 E/S DEPTH WHILST SOUNDING 62FT. (HMS EGERIA 9.10.69). AMEND TO WK 10FMS 2FT. BR STD. H2764/60 8.1.69 H2764/60 8.1.69 AMEND TO SW 7FMS 5FT. NE 1605. 7.11.72 7.11.72 AMEND TO SW 14.3MTRS. NC 1605. H3277/66 12.8.75 H3277/66 12.8.75 EXAM'D IN 513233N, 011315E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 16.0, FOUL 17.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 23MTRS. (PLA WRECK REPORT 14.6.75). BR STD. 28.2.08 SEP 2008/000023559 28.2.08 EXAM'D 15.3.07. NOT LOCATED BY M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 14.3MTRS, CONSIDER WK COVERED. DELETE. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 13.2.08). BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1926 BY CLYDE & CAMPBLETOWN SBHIPPING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R DUNCAN & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 348RHP FOR 17KTS. MINED. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 32.582 N,1 13.147 E
Dalriada on Wreck Map
Dalriada Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the DALRIADA wreck located?
The DALRIADA wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.582 N,1 13.147 E.
How deep is the DALRIADA and where exactly is it located?
The DALRIADA lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 51 32.582 N,1 13.147 E.
How deep is the seabed around the DALRIADA?
The seabed around the DALRIADA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.
When did the DALRIADA sink?
The DALRIADA sank on Jun 19, 1942.
When was the wreck of the DALRIADA discovered?
The wreck of the DALRIADA was discovered in 1942.
What country did the DALRIADA belong to?
The DALRIADA belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the DALRIADA?
The DALRIADA had a tonnage of 973 tons.
What type of wreck is the DALRIADA?
The DALRIADA is classified as a steam ship.