Dirigo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dirigo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.381 N,4 16.244 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.989683
  • Longitude: -4.270733
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIRIGO (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Length 95.1 m
Width 13.8 m
Draught 7.8
Sonar Length 93
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 144
Tonnage 3005
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0010.0,,000.5,327
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 SONAR CONTACT IN 495900N, 041600W. GAVE OFF OIL. HEIGHT 20FT, LENGTH 320FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). 20.1.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT AND POSN. HEIGHT 20FT, LENGTH 320FT. (HMS WILDGOOSE, 20.1.45 & 15.2.45, AUBD 302/8). H3110/72 8.1.73 H3110/72 8.1.73 AREA AROUND 500100N, 041620W SEARCHED BUT NO WK LOCATED ON FLAT BOTTOM AREA. WK REPORTED IN THIS POSN PROBABLY THAT IN 495920N, 041610W. (HMS HECATE, 1972). H3110/72 9.1.73 H3110/72 9.1.73 WK IN 495920.3N, 041610.1W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD ALL ROUND SONAR CONTACT. LIES 140/320DEGS IN FLAT BOTTOM AREA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. SEABED FINE SAND, BROKEN SHELLS, SMALL GRAVEL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE 1972). CHART AS WK 61.0MTRS IN 495920N, 041610W [OGB]. BR STD. H1280/76/31 31.3.76 H1280/76/31 31.3.76 FF IN 495927N, 041611W USING DECCA. (LTR DATED 29.1.76 REFERS). H4514/76 16.9.76 H4514/76 16.9.76 FIXED BY DECCA IN 495922.94N, 041608.69W. RUN OVER WK WITH E/S [TRACE SUPPLIED] ON 10.4.76, DRIFTING SW-NE OVER WK. GENERAL DEPTH OF SEABED 39FMS. (T ALLEN, 9.9.76). HH100/351/16 25.1.01 HH100/351/16 25.1.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. ALMOST CERTAINLY BRITISH BUILT AS SEVERAL PORTHOLES RECOVERED ARE MARKED; 'J STONE & SONS, LONDON'. LARGE WK AND WELL COLLAPSED. HULL PLATES LIE OVER A LARGE AMOUNT OF SUPERSTRUCTURE. PROBABLY WW2. SOME CARGO VISIBLE WHICH LOOKS LIKE RUBBER TYRES. SEABED GRAVEL AND SILT. SILT COVERS SOME SECTIONS OF THE WK. (L BISHOP). HH091/059/01 28.4.05 HH091/059/01 28.4.05 EXAM'D 6.7.04 IN 4959.381N, 0416.244W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.4 IN GEN DEPTH 72.8MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 327 DEGS. LENGTH 93MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 4.4MTRS. LIES 144/324 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 68MTRS. BR STD. 20.11.07 20.11.07 ON CLOSER INSPECTION THE TYRES ARE SOLID AND OF WW1 ERA. CARGO APPEARS TO BE MIXED. SEVERAL GROUPS OF DIVERS HAVE FAILED TO LOCATE ENGINE AND BOILERS, THUS WK IS POSSIBLY 'DIRIGO'. (N R CHIPCHASE).
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY A SEWALL & CO, BATH, MAINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AXIM TRANSPORTATION CO INC. FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, WELL COLLAPSED, PARTIALLY SILTED

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FAQ

Where is the DIRIGO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DIRIGO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.381 N,4 16.244 W.

How deep is the DIRIGO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DIRIGO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 49 59.381 N,4 16.244 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIRIGO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DIRIGO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DIRIGO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DIRIGO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the DIRIGO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DIRIGO (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the DIRIGO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DIRIGO (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods,timber.

What was the tonnage of the DIRIGO (POSSIBLY)?

The DIRIGO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3005 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIRIGO (POSSIBLY)?

The DIRIGO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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