Dottie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dottie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
38 42.409 N,76 24.961 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.706814
  • Longitude: -76.416022
Wreck Depth 12.19 m
Name DOTTIE
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY LNM10/74-- 40-FOOT WORK BOAT REPORTED SUNK IN APPROX. POSITION LAT. 38-42-30N, LONG. 76-24-35W. WRECK IS UNMARKED. FE306/87SS-- OPR-E609-RU/HE-87; SUNKEN VESSEL 40-FOOT IN LENGTH FOUND RESTING UPRIGHT ON KEEL BY SIDE SCAN SONAR. LD DETERMINED BY DIVER'S PNEUMATIC DEPTH GAUGE TO BE 37 FEET. WRECK IDENTIFIED AS THE "DOTTIE" FROM CAMBRIDGE, MARYLAND, DESCRIBED AS HAVING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK BOAT COMMONLY USED FOR CRABBING IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. VESSEL CONSIDERED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CRUSHED BOW. RECOMMEND THAT 37-FOOT DEPTH LABELED WK SURROUNDED BY DANGER CURVE BE CHARTED. POSITION: 38-42-24.92N, LONG. 76-24-57.31W. LORAN-C RATES: 9960 CHAIN; 16141.9W, 27541.7X, 58888.4Z. (UP 3/89, GM) H10823/98-- OPR-E346-AHP (BAY HYDROGRAPHER); ITEM INVESTIGATED WITH 200% SIDE SCAN SONAR AND DEVELOPED WITH SHALLOW-WATER MULTIBEAM. LOCATED IN LAT. 38-42-24.53N, LONG. 76-24-57.68W WITH A LD OF 40 FEET. EVALUATOR RECOMMENDS DELETING CHARTED DANGEROUS SUNKEN WRECK WITH A LD OF 37 FEET AND CHARTING A DANGEROUS SUNKEN WRECK WITH A LD OF 40 FEET AS SURVEYED. (UP 8/30/99, SJV)

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FAQ

Where is the DOTTIE wreck located?

The DOTTIE wreck is located at coordinates 38 42.409 N,76 24.961 W.

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

The DOTTIE lies at a depth of about 12.19 meters and is located at coordinates 38 42.409 N,76 24.961 W.