Daylesford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Daylesford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 22.269 N,1 16.225 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.371150
  • Longitude: -1.270417
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAYLESFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 100
Tonnage 1406
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1911
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 27, 2008

Surveying Details

H0121/45 22.3.45 H0121/45 22.3.45 NSC REPORTED IN 502300N, 011500. EXTENT OF TARGET 5DEGS TO 15DEGS AT 1500YDS. (PORTSMOUTH LIST PASI). NCA. HH100/351/14 26.3.99 HH100/351/14 26.3.99 LOCATED IN 5022.233N, 0116.117W [OGB] USING DECCA. WK OF STEAMER. LIES E/W WITH BOWS E. FAIRLY BROKEN UP. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. (M PRITCHARD, 9.3.99). CHARTED DEPTH 40MTRS. INS AS WK 36MTRS. - NM 1592/99. HH090/962/01 12.12.02 HH090/962/01 12.12.02 EXAM'D 17.7.02 IN 5022.269N, 0116.225W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 33.9, FOUL 34.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.7 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VERY BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 33MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 25.5.05 HH100/351/22 25.5.05 VIRTUALLY CERTAIN THAT THIS IS DAYLESFORD, AS ITS SIZE, CARGO OF COAL, MACHINERY CONFIGURATION AND LOCATION ALL FIT. AN IRON WRECK, VIRTUALLY UPRIGHT. (D C WENDES, EMAIL DTD 24.5.05). NCA. 27.5.08 27.5.08 DIVED 20.5.08 IN LISTED POSN. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS BY ECHO SOUNDER AND DEPTH GAUGE. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. SEABED GRAVEL. DEBRIS WITHIN 4MTRS. WK IS BOLT UPRIGHT. BOILER AND COMPOUND ENGINE ARE THE HIGHEST POINT. SOME WRECKAGE LIES OUT TO THE SIDES. IDENTITY CONFIRMED BY MAKERS' PLATE. (D WOODWARD, DELTA DIVERS, REPORT DTD 21.5.08). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY R THOMPSON & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEW LINES SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 175NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR TORRE DE MAR. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH RUSSIAN SCHOONER PUHLIN, WHICH ALSO FOUNDERED. (SIBI)

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN, BOWS E, ENGINE/BOILERS HIGHEST POINT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 22.269 N,1 16.225 W
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FAQ

Where is the DAYLESFORD wreck located?

The DAYLESFORD wreck is located at coordinates 50 22.269 N,1 16.225 W.

How deep is the DAYLESFORD and where exactly is it located?

The DAYLESFORD lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 22.269 N,1 16.225 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAYLESFORD?

The seabed around the DAYLESFORD lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the DAYLESFORD sink?

The DAYLESFORD sank on Apr 1, 1911.

When was the wreck of the DAYLESFORD discovered?

The wreck of the DAYLESFORD was discovered in 1945.

What country did the DAYLESFORD belong to?

The DAYLESFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DAYLESFORD carrying?

The DAYLESFORD was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the DAYLESFORD?

The DAYLESFORD had a tonnage of 1406 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAYLESFORD?

The DAYLESFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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