Dolphin (Whaleback) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | lifted |
|
Dolphin (whaleback) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 5.049 N,5 32.17 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | -3 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | DOLPHIN (WHALEBACK) |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | NL |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 2001 |
| Last Detection Year | 2001 |
| Original Source | aerial photography or satellite imagery |
| Surveying Details | HH232/410/03 28.6.01 ST IN POSN 5004.970N, 0532.24W APPROX [WGD] INFORMATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS SUPPLIED BY S OSBOURNE (UKHO). NCA. HH232/410/03 3.7.01 STERN SECTION IN 5004.985N, 0532.189W [WGD], BOW SECTION IN 5005.028N, 0532.211W [WGD], WHALEBACK IN 5005.049N, 0532.170W [WGD]. (E F WALLIS, MOUSEHOLE HM, CHART CUTTING REC'D 3.7.01). INS WHALEBACK AS OBSTN [NO DEPTH SPECIFIED]. BR STD. HH232/410/03 21.12.01 WHALEBACK HAS BEEN CUT UP AND REMOVED. (WALLIS, MOUSEHOLE HM/CB1A TELCON). AMENDED LIFT. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 21, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
GUARD DUTY FOR CABLE LAYING. DEVELOPED ENGINE TROUBLE AND RAN AGROUND.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 5.049 N,5 32.17 W
Dolphin (Whaleback) on Wreck Map
Dolphin (Whaleback) Wreck on Google Map
Nearby Wrecks:
- Dolphin (Bow Section). Wreck 62.4 M
- Dolphin (Stern Section) Wreck 120.8 M
- Primrose (Remains Of)(Possibly) Wreck 1246.1 M
- Conqueror Wreck 1299.2 M
- Other Wreck 76101 1541 M
- Ansgir Wreck 1547.5 M
- Hms Ocean Foam Wreck 1615.2 M
- Other Wreck 76367 2125 M
- Speed Boat Wreck 15428 2274.4 M
- Other Wreck 76610 2412.6 M
General Comments
SEE ALSO WK RECORDS [59489] & [59531]