Doris H Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Doris h Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 10.598 N,21 15.59 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.176633
  • Longitude: 21.259833
Wreck Depth 11.8 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name DORIS H
Type motor vessel
Tonnage 346
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 24, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2018

Surveying Details

26.5.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 325DEGS, 2.4M FROM KYLMAPLHLAJA PILOT STATION. (LLOYDS VOL.208). H1271/72 5.7.72 DW IN 611037N, 211553E, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.3S. (HELSINKI NM 322(T)/72) - TNM 1310/72. H3144/69 18.10.72 WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 10MTRS [5FMS 3FT]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HELSINKI NM 459/72) - NM 2009/72. 12.7.73 SHOWN AS SW 9.6MTRS ON FINNISH 41 [1973 EDN]. BR STD. 7.3.94 SHOWN AS SW 9.4MTRS ON FINNISH 41[1992 EDN]. BR STD. 18.12.15 SHOWN AS WK 11.8MTRS IN 6110.598N, 2115.590E [WGD] ON FINLAND 41 [ED5, COR 30/11/2013]. AMEND TO DW 11.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH FINNISH MV `FINNBOSTON' IN FOG, WHILST ON PASSAGE PAR TO RAUMA. (LLOYDS VOL.208).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 61 10.598 N,21 15.59 E
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FAQ

Where is the DORIS H wreck located?

The DORIS H wreck is located at coordinates 61 10.598 N,21 15.59 E.

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

The DORIS H lies at a depth of about 11.8 meters and is located at coordinates 61 10.598 N,21 15.59 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DORIS H?

The seabed around the DORIS H lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the DORIS H sink?

The DORIS H sank on May 24, 1972.

When was the wreck of the DORIS H discovered?

The wreck of the DORIS H was discovered in 1972.

What cargo was the DORIS H carrying?

The DORIS H was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the DORIS H?

The DORIS H had a tonnage of 346 tons.

What type of wreck is the DORIS H?

The DORIS H is classified as a motor vessel.

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