Disperser Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Disperser Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 34.019 N,0 32.18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.566983
  • Longitude: -0.536333
Wreck Depth 45.79 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DISPERSER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 25.9 m
Width 8 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 26.5
Sonar Width 7.3
Shadow Height 3.41
Orientation 115
Tonnage 139
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1934
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date May 8, 2017

Surveying Details

H2534/74 8.4.75 WK IN 543418N, 003100W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN REPORT NO 106). INS AS USC 20MTRS. BR STD. 9.5.85 AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. H1311/88 11.10.88 WK IN 543359N, 003218W [OGB]. (M FREEMAN, LTR DTD 30.9.88). AMEND TO NDWPA. BR STD. H6331/87 26.1.89 EXAM'D 26.6.88 IN 543401N, 003205W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. WELL BROKEN AND DECAYED. COVERS 30 X 7MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. 20.2.07 THIS IS THE DISPERSER. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 18.2.07). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 8.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5434.019N, 0032.180W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS, LENGTH 26.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.3MTRS, HEIGHT 3.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND INTACT BUT IS VERY DECAYED TO THE AFT. THE BOW IS VERY PROMINENT, AS IS A SINGLE BOILER WHICH IS LOCATED MIDSHIP BUT HAS BEEN DISPLACED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

12.1.1909 EX-HMS BONETTA. BUILT OF IRON IN 1871 BY J & G RENNIE, GREENWICH. BUILT AS AN RN GUNBOAT OF THE 'ANT' CLASS, SOLD OUT OF SERVICE IN 12.1.1909 AND CONVERTED TO SALVAGE SHIP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS NE SALVAGE AND SHIPBREAKING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, HORIZONTAL COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 100NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WHITBY FOR RAMSGATE. WHILE UNDER TOW OF A TUG, THIS SALVAGE VESSEL DEVELOPED A SEVERE LEAK IN HEAVY WEATHER AND FOUNDERED. ONE LIFEBOATMAN WAS LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the DISPERSER wreck located?

The DISPERSER wreck is located at coordinates 54 34.019 N,0 32.18 W.

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

The DISPERSER lies at a depth of about 45.79 meters and is located at coordinates 54 34.019 N,0 32.18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DISPERSER?

The seabed around the DISPERSER lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the DISPERSER sink?

The DISPERSER sank on Feb 8, 1934.

When was the wreck of the DISPERSER discovered?

The wreck of the DISPERSER was discovered in 1975.

What country did the DISPERSER belong to?

The DISPERSER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DISPERSER carrying?

The DISPERSER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DISPERSER?

The DISPERSER had a tonnage of 139 tons.

What type of wreck is the DISPERSER?

The DISPERSER is classified as a steam ship.

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