Doris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Doris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 45.504 N,5 0.567 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.758400
  • Longitude: -5.009450
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DORIS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 20
Tonnage 79
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1914
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1285/75 10.7.75 H1285/75 10.7.75 WRECK REPD IN 544530N, 050030W [OGB] ON ARDWELL PT. WK IS WELL BROKEN UP WITH SMALL SECTIONS OF ABOUT 6-8 INCHES SHOWING ABOVE THE SAND. AREA LITTERED WITH BITS & PIECES OF METAL INCLUDING A SMALL BROKEN ANCHOR. THE BOTTOM IS EXTREMELY ROCKY. VESSEL IS THOUGHT TO BE SMALL & MECHANICALLY PROPELLED. (A NEWTON, LTR). H1287/75 26.8.75 H1287/75 26.8.75 POSSIBLY THE WRECK OF THE DORIS IN 544536N, 050027W [OGB]. (P C MILLER, LTR DTD 18.8.75). H1288/75 18.3.76 H1288/75 18.3.76 WRECK LIES EITHER SIDE OF A LARGE ROCK JUST OFFSHORE IN NOT MORE THAN 7MTRS OF WATER. SCATTERED OVER AN AREA OF APPROX 20 SQUARE MTRS. NO HIGH POINTS OF ANY SIGNIFICANCE. IDENTIFIED FROM NEWSPAPER REPORT AND ALSO THE SHIP BUILDER'S PLATE WHICH GAVE THE NAME OF THE BUILDERS WHO INSTALLED THE TRAWL GEAR. (P C MILLER, LTR DTD 15.10.75). 10.12.01 10.12.01 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS NDW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1902. OWNED BY THE DORIS FISHING CO, FLEETWOOD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BELFAST FOR FLEETWOOD. SEEN TO BE IN DIFFICULTIES FROM THE SHORE IN A GALE. PORTPATRICK LIFEBOAT ATTENDED BUT CREW UNWILLING TO LEAVE THE VESSEL & LIFEBOAT RETURNED TO BASE. THE MASTER SURVIVED, THREE MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, WELL BROKEN UP, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the DORIS wreck located?

The DORIS wreck is located at coordinates 54 45.504 N,5 0.567 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DORIS?

The seabed around the DORIS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the DORIS sink?

The DORIS sank on Nov 13, 1914.

When was the wreck of the DORIS discovered?

The wreck of the DORIS was discovered in 1975.

What country did the DORIS belong to?

The DORIS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DORIS?

The DORIS had a tonnage of 79 tons.

What type of wreck is the DORIS?

The DORIS is classified as a trawler.

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