Dolcoath (Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dolcoath (part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.059 N,1 27.962 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.434317
  • Longitude: 1.466033
Wreck Depth 10.2 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOLCOATH (PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 110
Tonnage 1706
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0050.0,,001.0,250
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 26, 2007

Surveying Details

H3095/18 3.7.18 TO BE SURVEYED WITH VIEW TO DISPERSAL. H4452/18 8.8.18 CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION AS NEAR AS POSSIBLE WITH GROUND. - FNM 288/18 FUNNEL AND MAIN MAST VISIBLE 2FT. 2 BUOYS NE OF MAIN MAST AND FORE MAST. WK IS IN TWO PORTIONS. POSN 512558N, 012720E. (TH LTR). H3849/18 REPORTED TO BE NOTHING VISIBLE BY C IN C NORE. H5958/19 1.8.19 WK DISPERSED TO (A) 37FT (SW PORTION), (B) 40FT (NE PORTION). LT BUOY REMOVED. INS AS WK 6FTHMS 1FT. BR STD. H926/62 15.3.62 PORTION (A) SEARCHED FOR, NOT FOUND. PORTION (B) LEAST E/S 34FT IN 38FT. SCOUR 40FT. (ISS 1961). H351/67 25.1.67 PORTION (B) LEAST E/S 32FT IN 35FT. (HMS ECHO, ROS DTD 13.10.66). RETAIN AS WK 6FMS 4FT IN REVISED OSN. BR STD. 27.1.69 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 3FT [LAT]. NE 1607. H4527/69 30.7.69 PART (B) EXAM'D IN 512602N, 012804E. LEAST E/S 10METRES. SEABED 10-11MTRS. SCOUR 12.2MTRS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 156/69). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 3FT. H4402/71 22.9.71 EXAM'D IN 512601N, 012802E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S 10.7MTRS (35FT) IN 11.4MTRS. SCOUR 12.5MTRS. (HMS ECHO). 13.6.72 AMEND TO WK 10.0MTRS [LAT]. NC 1828. H3179/74 5.12.77 LOCATED 13.10.77 IN 512602N, 012803E [OFB] USIN GHIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 10.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11.6MTRS. SCOUR 12.3MTRS. 100FT LONG. LIES E/W WITH BOWS E. APPEARS TO HAVE SUNK IN SEABED & HAVE MAST INTACT. (HMS EGERIA, ROS DTD 31.10.77). DCS3 HT 1.63MTRS. NCA. H3179/74 27.6.80 EXAM'D 26.3.80 IN 512602N, 012803E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.1MTRS, FOUL AT 9.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. SCOUR 13MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.7MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 60C/80). - NM 1496/80. H2051/82 20.2.84 EXAM'D 3 & 8.11.83 IN 512602N, 012803E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10 IN GEN DEPTHS 11 TO 12MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 12.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.5MTRS. LYING NW/SE. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (HMS ECHO, HI 124). NCA. H3936/88 15.2.90 LOCATED, NOT EXAM'D. (NP 1016, HI458). HH090/657/01 3.10.95 EXAM'D 21.8.95 IN 512601.8N, 012804.7E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.5 IN GEN DEPTH 10.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. NO DCS3 HT. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES NW/SE. LIES IN OWN SCOUR AND IS ONLY JUST PROUD OF SEABED. CONSIDERED IMPRACTICAL TO SWEEP. (NP 1016, HI 657). RETAIN SW 9.1MTRS. HH090/939/01 12.9.01 EXAM'D 21.6.01 IN 5126.066N, 0127.962E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 10.4, FOUL 10.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.4 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. COVERS 20MTRS BY 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 1MTR. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, WELL DEFINED FEATURE. (NP 1016, HI 939). AN AREA OF DEBRIS. AMEND TO SW 10.4MTRS. BR STD. HH091/255/01 26.9.07 EXAM'D 1.6.07 IN 5126.059N, 0127.962E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 10.2MTRS, FOUL 10.4MTRS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.11 IN GEN DEPTH 12.2MTRS. LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 2.1MTRS. AN AREA OF DEBRIS AND ASSOCIATED SCOUR. (NETSURVEY, HI 1225). SCOUR EXTENDS SOME 50MTRS WSW. AMEND SW 10.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR CETTE.

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 26.059 N,1 27.962 E
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FAQ

Where is the DOLCOATH (PART) wreck located?

The DOLCOATH (PART) wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.059 N,1 27.962 E.

How deep is the DOLCOATH (PART) and where exactly is it located?

The DOLCOATH (PART) lies at a depth of about 10.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 26.059 N,1 27.962 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOLCOATH (PART)?

The seabed around the DOLCOATH (PART) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the DOLCOATH (PART) sink?

The DOLCOATH (PART) sank on May 10, 1916.

When was the wreck of the DOLCOATH (PART) discovered?

The wreck of the DOLCOATH (PART) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the DOLCOATH (PART) belong to?

The DOLCOATH (PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DOLCOATH (PART) carrying?

The DOLCOATH (PART) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DOLCOATH (PART)?

The DOLCOATH (PART) had a tonnage of 1706 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOLCOATH (PART)?

The DOLCOATH (PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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