Dora Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dora Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 12.063 N,1 25.29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.201050
  • Longitude: -1.421500
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DORA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 82.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.1
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 20
Tonnage 1526
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 1967
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Surveying Details

H5848/61 7.5.63 H5848/61 7.5.63 EXAM'D IN 551205N, 012511W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 131FT IN GEN DEPTH 151FT. (HMS SCOTT, ROS DTD 9.9.62). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H460/67 30.3.67 H460/67 30.3.67 LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. LEAST ES/ DEPTH 130FT IN GEN DEPTH 147FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 15.6.66). AMEND TO WK 29FMS. BR STD. 4.6.76 4.6.76 AMEND TO WK 39MTRS. NC 156. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 7.7.99 IN 5512.063N, 0125.290W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 37.5, FOUL 37.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.0 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS WITH BOWS 200 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS TO S AND E. BOW BROKEN OFF. UPRIGHT. SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO SW 37MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/20 5.9.03 HH100/351/20 5.9.03 BELL WITH NAME 'WESTWOOD' RECOVERED FROM THIS WRECK. (S OLD/J DILLON, TELECON 18.7.03). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-WESTWOOD, EX-VARUS. BUILT IN 1881 BY R THOMPSON & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E BRODIN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 175NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR METHIL. TORPEDOED BY UB-88. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOW BROKEN OFF, SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 12.063 N,1 25.29 W
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FAQ

Where is the DORA wreck located?

The DORA wreck is located at coordinates 55 12.063 N,1 25.29 W.

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

The DORA lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 55 12.063 N,1 25.29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DORA?

The seabed around the DORA lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the DORA sink?

The DORA sank on Jun 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DORA discovered?

The wreck of the DORA was discovered in 1963.

What country did the DORA belong to?

The DORA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the DORA carrying?

The DORA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DORA?

The DORA had a tonnage of 1526 tons.

What type of wreck is the DORA?

The DORA is classified as a steam ship.

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