Doris B Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Doris b Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 57.956 N,3 2.967 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.965933
  • Longitude: -3.049450
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DORIS B
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 12.8 m
Width 4.3 m
Draught 1.8
Sonar Length 12.4
Sonar Width 5.8
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 36
Tonnage 29
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1995
Scour Dimensions 0048.0,,002.8,055
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2008

Surveying Details

HH206/440/04 20.7.95 LOCATED BY DIVER IN 535756.4N, 030252.2W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.87MTRS. STANDS 4.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED IN GEN DEPTHS 28.5MTRS. (OCC TLX DTD 17.7.95). - NM 2694/95. HH091/227/01 - SEP 2008/000084288 12.10.08 EXAM'D 12.2.08 IN 5357.956N, 0302.967W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.21 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR 2.8MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 48MTRS TOWARDS 055 DEGS. LENGTH 12.4MTRS, WIDTH 5.8MTRS, HT 2.8MTRS. LIES 036/216 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. INTACT, LIES PORT SIDE DOWN AT 45 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1227). AMEND WK 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

STEEL HULL. SNAGGED BEAM GEAR, CAPSIZED AND SANK. CREW OF TWO RESCUED.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS ENE, LIST 45 DEGS TO PORT

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FAQ

Where is the DORIS B wreck located?

The DORIS B wreck is located at coordinates 53 57.956 N,3 2.967 W.

How deep is the DORIS B and where exactly is it located?

The DORIS B lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 53 57.956 N,3 2.967 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DORIS B?

The seabed around the DORIS B lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the DORIS B sink?

The DORIS B sank on Jul 11, 1995.

When was the wreck of the DORIS B discovered?

The wreck of the DORIS B was discovered in 1995.

What country did the DORIS B belong to?

The DORIS B belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DORIS B?

The DORIS B had a tonnage of 29 tons.

What type of wreck is the DORIS B?

The DORIS B is classified as a trawler.

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