Dido Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dido Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.413 N,9 20.097 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.473550
  • Longitude: -9.334950
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIDO
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Orientation 57
Tonnage 695
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1883
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1883
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2014

Surveying Details

H1310/85 14.8.85 REPORTED AS WKGE, STEEL PLATES, WELL-FLATTENED, AND ANCHORS, STANDING ABOUT 7FT ABOVE SEABED IN APPROX 512823N, 092004W [OSI]. LIES PARALLEL TO THE SHORE IN ABOUT 22MTRS AT LW. (R B WOODS, 7.8.85). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1859. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C H DONNER, HAMBURG. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORK. STRANDED AND LOST. NO LIVES LOST. (SII & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST).

General Comments

IRON HULL, WELL FLATTENED

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FAQ

Where is the DIDO wreck located?

The DIDO wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.413 N,9 20.097 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIDO?

The seabed around the DIDO lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the DIDO sink?

The DIDO sank on Aug 26, 1883.

When was the wreck of the DIDO discovered?

The wreck of the DIDO was discovered in 1883.

What country did the DIDO belong to?

The DIDO belonged to DE.

What cargo was the DIDO carrying?

The DIDO was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the DIDO?

The DIDO had a tonnage of 695 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIDO?

The DIDO is classified as a sailing vessel.

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