Douro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Douro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.947 N,6 25.24 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.882450
  • Longitude: -6.420667
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOURO
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 219
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1843
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2003

Surveying Details

20.7.80 20.7.80 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN VICINITY OF ROUND ROCK IN 1972. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN 495254N, 062506W FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/19 18.2.03 HH100/351/19 18.2.03 DIVED 7.9.97. POSN 4952.947N, 0625.240W [WGD] USING GPS. LIES WELL BROKEN IN GULLIES, WITH MAXIMUM DEPTH 20MTRS. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 16.2.03) NCA, POSN GIVEN PLOTS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS CLOSE TO ROUND ROCK. BA 34 STS.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1839 IN ST IVES, CORNWALL, WAS WRECKED ON ROUND ROCK, WESTERN ROCKS, SCILLY ISLES, WHILE ON PASSAGE LIVERPOOL TO OPORTO. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the DOURO wreck located?

The DOURO wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.947 N,6 25.24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DOURO?

The seabed around the DOURO lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the DOURO sink?

The DOURO sank on Jan 28, 1843.

When was the wreck of the DOURO discovered?

The wreck of the DOURO was discovered in 1972.

What country did the DOURO belong to?

The DOURO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DOURO carrying?

The DOURO was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the DOURO?

The DOURO had a tonnage of 219 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOURO?

The DOURO is classified as a sailing vessel.

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