Dipton (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dipton (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 18.44 N,6 8.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.307333
  • Longitude: -6.148167
Water Depth 109 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIPTON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3811
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

11.11.18 APPROX POSN 491800N, 060500W. (DOCKET M016394). 16.11.18 SALVAGE VESSEL 'ROSTRO' HAS DISCHARGED AT BREST 240TONS COPPER FROM THE 'DIPTON'. (LL & JOURNAL DE LA MARINE MARCHANDE). H1271/77 21.12.77 NDW INSERTED IN 491745N, 060715W. BR STD. 13.12.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] & IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS AS REMAINS OF VESSEL. REPD 1960 IN MEAN DEPTH 110MTRS, IN 491745N, 060715W. THIS IS PROBABLY THE 'DIPTON'. 04.8.87 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN], AS NDW PA IN FRENCH RECORDS. 17.5.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN] & IN 1987 FRENCH WK RECORDS. H4226/85 23.1.89 RE-CALCULATED POSN FROM DECCA VALUES: 491830N, 060848W. (EPSHOM, 26.10.88). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/637/01 17.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 637). ADJACENT AREAS TO S AND W SURVEYED TO MODERN STANDARDS. DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2008/000048875 22.10.08 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 85MTRS IN 4918.471N, 0608.969W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7076 [2008 EDN, 1:345,000]. NCA. 20.2.09 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] [3RD EDN 2003 CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION). FRENCH CHART NOT UPDATED IN UK SECTOR. NOT TO BE SHOWN, RETAIN AS DEAD. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY FURNESS, WITHY & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 317 NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A M SUTHERLAND. PASSAGE NEW YORK AND SYDNEY, C.B, FOR LE HAVRE. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH 'WAR HIND'. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 18.44 N,6 8.89 W
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FAQ

Where is the DIPTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DIPTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 18.44 N,6 8.89 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIPTON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DIPTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 109 meters deep.

When did the DIPTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The DIPTON (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DIPTON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DIPTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the DIPTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DIPTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DIPTON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DIPTON (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DIPTON (PROBABLY)?

The DIPTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3811 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIPTON (PROBABLY)?

The DIPTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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