Dorothy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dorothy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 6.18 N,0 3.505 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.103000
  • Longitude: -0.058417
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOROTHY
Type Fishing Farm/Gear/Haven/Tanks/Traps
Flag GB
Length 10.7 m
Width 2.7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2003

Surveying Details

H3805/72 9.10.79 REPD SUNK 0.89M SE OF FLAMBOROUGH LT. (COBBLE NORTHWIND). HUMBER CG REPD POSN AS 1.0M SE FLAMBOROUGH LT IN 540610N, 000324W. (HUMBER CG, TLX DTD 30.9.79). CHART AS USC PA 12MTRS. - NM 2491/79. H1955/76 19.8.80 AREA APPROX 5 CABLES AROUND CHARTED POSN EXAMINED USING DCS3. NOT LOCATED. (HMS EGERIA, HI 47/79). AMEND TO DEAD. - NM 1877/80.

Circumstances of loss

POSSIBLY LOST DUE TO BROKEN SHAFT ALLOWING INGRESS OF WATER. CREW & PASSENGERS RESCUED BY COBLE 'NORTHWIND'.

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FAQ

Where is the DOROTHY wreck located?

The DOROTHY wreck is located at coordinates 54 6.18 N,0 3.505 W.

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

The DOROTHY lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 54 6.18 N,0 3.505 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DOROTHY?

The seabed around the DOROTHY lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the DOROTHY sink?

The DOROTHY sank on Sep 30, 1979.

When was the wreck of the DOROTHY discovered?

The wreck of the DOROTHY was discovered in 1979.

What country did the DOROTHY belong to?

The DOROTHY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DOROTHY?

The DOROTHY is classified as a fishing farm/gear/haven/tanks/traps.

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