Dorothy J (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Dorothy j (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.145 N,1 11.123 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.069083
  • Longitude: 1.185383
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.8 m
Sonar Length 10
Shadow Height 0.5
Orientation 170
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1990
Scour Dimensions 0040.0,,000.5,025
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2011

Surveying Details

HH232/350/01 8.3.90 SANK IN PA 510412N, 011054E. (MRSC DOVER, TLX DTD 24.2.90). AREA EXAM'D BY THL LODESMAN 25.2.90 USING E/S AND SONAR. NOTHING FOUND. OWNER THOUGHT VESSEL WAS BEING CARRIED BY NE-GOING TIDE WHEN SINKING. (OCC, TH, 25.2.90). FOR FILING ONLY. 27.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5104.145N, 0111.123E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.58MTRS. LENGTH 1MTR, WIDTH 1MTR, HT 0.5MTR (SIC). APPEARS TO HAVE COLLAPSED WITH ONLY BOW AND STERN EVIDENT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). LENGTH PROBABLY 10MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS WITH MINOR SCOURS FROM BOTH ENDS LEADING ENE. INS AS FOUL. BR STD.

General Comments

?HULL WITH ONLY BOW & STERN EVIDENT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 4.145 N,1 11.123 E
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FAQ

Where is the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.145 N,1 11.123 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 24, 1990.

When was the wreck of the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY)?

The DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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