Dolphin (Ex-Hms Pandora). Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dolphin (ex-hms pandora). Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 6.104 N,1 27.264 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.101733
  • Longitude: -1.454400
Wreck Depth 11.83 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA).
Type boat
Flag GB
Length 100.6 m
Width 13.1 m
Sonar Length 102.4
Sonar Width 26.5
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 13
Tonnage 4580
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2019

Surveying Details

H0144/40 2.1.40 SUNK IN POSN 356 DEG, 1.8 MILES FROM CURRY PT LT. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS DW. - FNM 2923/39. H0277/39 15.1.40 AMEND POSN. INS BUOY 031 DEGS, 1 CABLE FROM WK. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H0144/40 30.1.40 INS DW IN 550604N, 012708W WITH BUOY CLOSE NE. - NM 1085/40. H0144/40 10.10.41 INS G CON LT BUOY, FL(3)G, 10 SEC. - FNM 2366/41. H0144/40 1.4.43 AMEND TO WK 5FMS IN REVISED POSN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 671/43. H0144/40 24.4.44 DELETE BUOY. - NM 870/44. H0144/40 8.10.51 POSN REPORTED AS 354.5 DEG, 1.8 MILES FROM ST MARY'S LT. (KELVIN HUGHES). NCA. 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 9.1MTRS. NC 152 H2433/71 29.3.72 EXAM'D IN 550604N, 012707W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.1 IN GEN DEPTH 19.2MTRS. POSSIBLY IN TWO PARTS. (HMS ECHO, H525 NO 4/71). NCA. H1310/88/7 3.2.88 DIVED ON 30.6.86. BOWS STILL VERY MUCH INTACT STANDING 25FT ABOVE SEABED. REMAINDER OF WK, APART FROM AREA AROUND ENGINE AND BOILERS, IS VERY BROKEN UP. (D COX, 14.1.88). HH090/796/01 7.1.99 EXAM'D 21.9.98 IN 550605.1N, 012716.9W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 10.2, FOUL 10.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.8 IN GEN DEPTH 18.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS. LENGTH 117MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. HAS A DISCERNABLE SHAPE. PARTIALLY BURIED WITH SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE PROUD OF SEABED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 10.2MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 24.3.19 EXAM�D 24.3.19 IN 5506.104N, 0127.264W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.83MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LENGTH 102.4MTRS, WIDTH 26.5MTRS, HT 7.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 013/193DEGS. HEAVILY BROKEN UP, DISCERNIBLE SHAPE. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 11.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE BEING TOWED TO BLYTH WHERE SHE WAS TO BE CONVERTED TO A BLOCKSHIP.

General Comments

HEAVILY BROKEN UP, DISCERNIBLE SHAPE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 6.104 N,1 27.264 W
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FAQ

Where is the DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA). wreck located?

The DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA). wreck is located at coordinates 55 6.104 N,1 27.264 W.

How deep is the DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA). and where exactly is it located?

The DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA). lies at a depth of about 11.83 meters and is located at coordinates 55 6.104 N,1 27.264 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA).?

The seabed around the DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA). lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA). sink?

The DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA). sank on Dec 23, 1939.

When was the wreck of the DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA). discovered?

The wreck of the DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA). was discovered in 1939.

What country did the DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA). belong to?

The DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA). belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA).?

The DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA). had a tonnage of 4580 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA).?

The DOLPHIN (EX-HMS PANDORA). is classified as a boat.

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