Dosinia (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dosinia (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.748 N,3 16.229 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.529133
  • Longitude: -3.270483
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOSINIA (BOW SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 141.7 m
Width 18 m
Draught 10.3
Tonnage 8053
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0973/40 4.2.41 H0973/40 4.2.41 DW IN [A] 533140N, 031654W, & [B] 533143N, 031612W, MARKED BY SPHERICAL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S LAID 277DEGS, 1C FROM [A], & CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G CLOSE N OF [B]. (ADMIRALTY). - TFNM 248/41 & NM 249/41. H0973/40 18.12.42 H0973/40 18.12.42 SPHERICAL LT BUOY WITHDRAWN, REPLACED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.9S LAID 348DEGS, 100YDS FROM WK POSN [A]. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2760/42. H4515/46 17.8.46 H4515/46 17.8.46 POSN [A]: LEAST DEPTH 2FMS 2FT, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G. POSN [B] ST, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2840/46. H4515/46 28.5.51 H4515/46 28.5.51 [A] AFTER PART CLEARED AT 28FT IN 31FT. [B] FORE PART CLEARED AT 33FT IN 41FT. (HMS FRANKLIN). NCA. H0973/40 27.8.51 H0973/40 27.8.51 POSN [A] LEAST DEPTH 5FMS 3FT. POSN [B] LEAST DEPTH 4FMS 4FT. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 1612/51. H3347/58 16.3.59 H3347/58 16.3.59 POSN AMENDED ON MERSEY HBR BD SURVEY K1720. NC 1951. H4288/62 19.6.64 H4288/62 19.6.64 NOW CHARTED AS WK 5FMS 1FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1951. 24.4.73 24.4.73 JULY 1946: POSN 533140N, 031654W, OR 339DEGS, 10.4C TO QUEENS FORT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14FT OVER STERN PART ONLY BY HMS SEAGULL 1946. MAR'59: WK DISPERSAL BY ADMIRALTY UNDER CONTRACT WITH MDHB. DEPTH 33FT BELOW LBD IN 533144N, 031700W (STERN PART ONLY). HH091/124/01 10.5.06 HH091/124/01 10.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 9.0MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ANGLO-SAXON PETROLEUM CO LTD. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 503BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE STANSLOW, RIVER MERSEY FOR TABLE BAY. MINED IN QUEENS CHANNEL WEST NEAR Q1 BUOY. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.748 N,3 16.229 W
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FAQ

Where is the DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.748 N,3 16.229 W.

How deep is the DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.748 N,3 16.229 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DOSINIA (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) sink?

The DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) sank on Oct 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DOSINIA (BOW SECTION)?

The DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 8053 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOSINIA (BOW SECTION)?

The DOSINIA (BOW SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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