Dalserf Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dalserf Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.759 N,5 28.596 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.729317
  • Longitude: -5.476600
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DALSERF
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1849
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1910
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2001

Surveying Details

H3542/68 25.1.68 H3542/68 25.1.68 DIVERS REPORT A LARGE WK ON EXTREME TIP GRASSHOLM I. APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED. POSN 514344N, 052832W. (R EDMONDS, LTR DTD 23.1.68). INS AS DW. BR STD. 19.2.68 19.2.68 SUBSEQUENT DIVES REVEAL THAT THIS IS THE WK OF A LARGISH SHIP OF ABOUT 2000 TONS. ONE PROP SHAFT SHOWING. THIS IS ABOUT 100FT TO 120FT LONG. (R EDMONDS, TELECON 19.2.68). H5001/72 19.11.80 H5001/72 19.11.80 TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO INVESTIGATE. LOCAL FISHERMEN/DIVERS CONFIRM WRECK IS IN CHARTED POSN. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71B/78). NCA. H1288/83/361 13.3.84 H1288/83/361 13.3.84 IDENTIFIED AS THE DALSERF. DIVED ON IN 1979. WELL BROKEN UP WITH BOW IN 10MTRS, STERN IN 30MTRS. BOILER LIES IN ABOUT 26MTRS OF WATER AND STANDS 2MTRS HIGH. (S HUMPHREY). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 AT STOCKTON ON TEES. HOME PORT GLASGOW. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR OBAN. CARGO COAL. DROVE ASHORE IN FOG. SALVAGE WAS COMMENCED BUT BAD WEATHER CAUSED MORE LEAKS AND THE VESSEL LATER SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the DALSERF wreck located?

The DALSERF wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.759 N,5 28.596 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DALSERF?

The seabed around the DALSERF lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the DALSERF sink?

The DALSERF sank on Jul 10, 1910.

When was the wreck of the DALSERF discovered?

The wreck of the DALSERF was discovered in 1968.

What country did the DALSERF belong to?

The DALSERF belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DALSERF carrying?

The DALSERF was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DALSERF?

The DALSERF had a tonnage of 1849 tons.

What type of wreck is the DALSERF?

The DALSERF is classified as a steam ship.

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