Dorothy E Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dorothy e Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.712 N,3 25.758 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.378533
  • Longitude: -3.429300
Wreck Depth 6.3 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOROTHY E
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 8.5 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2018

Surveying Details

H2921/85 16.4.85 WK 6.3MTRS LOCATED 283 DEG (T), 0.75 MILE FROM ABERTHAW CONCRETE OUTFALL TWR. IN 512241N, 032541W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.3 IN GEN DEPTH 8.8MTRS. NUMEROUS ROPES TRAILING TO SURFACE. (TH HARWICH, 4.3.85). - NM 1118/85. SEP 2018/000204444 20.9.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

4.3.85 DEVELOPED A LEAK AND SANK QUICKLY. (LL 4.3.85)

General Comments

STEEL HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.712 N,3 25.758 W
Dorothy E on Wreck Map Dorothy E Wreck on Google Map

More Fishing Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the DOROTHY E wreck located?

The DOROTHY E wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.712 N,3 25.758 W.

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

The DOROTHY E lies at a depth of about 6.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.712 N,3 25.758 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DOROTHY E?

The seabed around the DOROTHY E lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the DOROTHY E sink?

The DOROTHY E sank on Mar 2, 1985.

When was the wreck of the DOROTHY E discovered?

The wreck of the DOROTHY E was discovered in 1985.

What country did the DOROTHY E belong to?

The DOROTHY E belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DOROTHY E?

The DOROTHY E is classified as a fishing vessel.

Back to Wrecks