Dartmore Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Dartmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 56.658 N,1 41.407 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.944300
- Longitude: 1.690117
|
| Wreck Depth |
-0.4 m
|
| Water Depth |
2 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DARTMORE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
79.2 m |
| Width |
11 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Tonnage |
1579 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 15, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 4, 2019 |
Surveying Details
H7770/18 3.8.18 WK, 23FT AT LW, NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (VA DOVER). H7386/18 10.12.18 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 505645N, 014112E. (FR LIST OF WRECKS). 5.12.19 NOW CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 505645N, 014123E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). DEC 22 NOW CHARTED AS DW. NOTE. H6383/53 18.5.55 SHOWN AS ST ON FR 5094. NOTE H4275/59 17.11.59 SHOWN AS DW ON FR 5519.NOTE. H4453/72 31.8.76 REPORTED AS ST IN 505643N, 014131E [EUR]. (BREST NM 762627). [OGB] POSN: 505636N, 014128E. - NM 1763/76. 12.12.77 SHOWN AS WK 0.2MTRS IN 505643N, 014123E [EUR] ON FR 6681 [1977 EDN]. BR STD. 7.12.78 THIS WK HAS BEEN DELETED ON FR WK RECORDS 1976. NCA. H2981/78 11.3.85 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 0.2MTRS ON FR 6681. (FR NM 85 05 36). BR STD. 13.10.87 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 0.4MTRS IN 505642N, 014128E ON FR 6681. NE 1892. 29.10.97 SHOWN IN 505642.5N, 014129E [EUR] ON FR 7258 [INT 1483] [1997 EDN]. NC 1351. 12.3.98 LISTED AS FRENCH CARGO VESSEL 'NICHOLAS ROBERTS'. (FR WK RECORDS 1998). SEP 2006/000378555 13.10.06 SHOWN AS STPA DRIES 0.4MTR IN 5056.658N, 0141.407E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7258 [EDN 3 DTD 2006]. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1881 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES CORMACK & CO. SANK ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR DUNKIRK, NEAR C GRIS NEZ. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 56.658 N,1 41.407 E
Dartmore on Wreck Map
Dartmore Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the DARTMORE wreck located?
The DARTMORE wreck is located at coordinates 50 56.658 N,1 41.407 E.
How deep is the DARTMORE and where exactly is it located?
The DARTMORE lies at a depth of about -0.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 56.658 N,1 41.407 E.
How deep is the seabed around the DARTMORE?
The seabed around the DARTMORE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.
When did the DARTMORE sink?
The DARTMORE sank on Feb 15, 1917.
When was the wreck of the DARTMORE discovered?
The wreck of the DARTMORE was discovered in 1918.
What country did the DARTMORE belong to?
The DARTMORE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the DARTMORE carrying?
The DARTMORE was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the DARTMORE?
The DARTMORE had a tonnage of 1579 tons.
What type of wreck is the DARTMORE?
The DARTMORE is classified as a steam ship.