Dorcas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dorcas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 22.052 N,10 49.199 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.367533
  • Longitude: 10.819983
Wreck Depth 15.2 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name DORCAS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1883
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2025

Surveying Details

H1834/27 30.4.27 WK 9.1MTRS SHOWN IN 552217N, 104920E ON DANISH 220 [REC'D MAR'27]. NE 326. H2689/57 8.8.57 WK, NOW 14MTRS IN 552208N, 104924E. (DANISH NM 684/57) BR STD. H2689/57 18.12.57 WK 14MTRS [7FMS 4FT] SHOWN IN 552215N, 104917E ON DANISH 140. NE 326. 16.9.70 WK 14MTRS SHOWN IN 552217N, 104915E ON DANISH 140. NE 2596. 10.3.72 WK OF ENGLISH SS DORCAS IN 552212N, 104918E SUNK 10.4.1883. DISPERSED TO MINIMUM DEPTH 14MTRS. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.522049) 14.12.95 WGD POSN: 552207N, 104909.5E. NC 2596. SEP 2015/000312406 19.1.16 SHOWN AS WK 14MTRS IN 5522.126N, 1049.154E [WGD] ON DANISH 143 [ED 22, COR 25.12.25]. AMEND TO DW 14MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the DORCAS wreck located?

The DORCAS wreck is located at coordinates 55 22.052 N,10 49.199 E.

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

The DORCAS lies at a depth of about 15.2 meters and is located at coordinates 55 22.052 N,10 49.199 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DORCAS?

The seabed around the DORCAS lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the DORCAS sink?

The DORCAS sank on Apr 10, 1883.

When was the wreck of the DORCAS discovered?

The wreck of the DORCAS was discovered in 1927.

What country did the DORCAS belong to?

The DORCAS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DORCAS?

The DORCAS is classified as a steam ship.

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