Dovenby (N Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dovenby (n part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.482 N,0 50.754 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.491367
  • Longitude: 0.845900
Wreck Depth 15.6 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOVENBY (N PART)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 42.5
Sonar Width 13.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1654
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0270.0,,002.0,270
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H7391/51 12.12.51 FOUL 6FMS 5FT IN 512927N, 005050E. (PLA). LC 1185. 27.5.68 AMEND WK 6FMS 4FT [LAT]. NE 1185. H3531/74 5.12.79 CLEAR AT 12.2, FOUL AT 12.3MTRS [LAT]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.3 IN GEN DEPTH 15.6MTRS. SCOUR 18.6 MTRS. LARGE WK AND EASY TO FIND. (PLA WK REPORT, MAPLIN HE4/79). AMEND SW 12.2MTRS. BR STD. H3052/80 5.10.81 SWEPT 15.5.81. CLEAR AT 11.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14-16MTRS. DEPTH OF SCOUR 18.2MTRS. DURING DIVERS' EXAMINATION ON 8.9.81 LEAST DEPTH BY HAND-HELD LEAD LINE WAS 12.1MTRS. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (PLA WK REPORT 1/81, M/L MAPLIN). - NM 1121/81. 30.9.85 SHOWN IN POSN 512929N, 005050E. (PLA 129-1). BR STD. HH244/351/01 7.1.91 EXAM'D 2.5.90. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.0 IN GEN DEPTH 13.9MTRS. SCOUR, UP TO 17.6MTRS DEEP, EXTENDS 100MTRS TO W AND PROBABLY 270MTRS TO E. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (PLA WK NO.343/11). NCA. HH246/400/07 30.11.04 LOCATED IN 5129.490N, 0050.749E [WGD] USING DGPS. FURTHER PART LIES IN 5129.491N, 0050.749E [WGD]. (HMS GRIMSBY, SEPT 2004). NCA. HH091/092/01 22.8.05 LOCATED IN 5129.493N, 0050.750E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.55 IN GEN DEPTH 14.1MTRS. SCOUR 3.3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 100MTRS W AND 270MTRS E. LENGTH 45.5MTRS, WIDTH 13.46MTRS. LIES NE/SW. NFS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1092). RETAIN SW 12.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2010/000029037 23.2.10 WK REMOVAL WORKS COMMENCE 22.2.10. EXPECTED TO TAKE TWO WEEKS. (PLA NM 4L/10). WAIT FURTHER. NCA. 11.2.11 NOW WK 14.3MTRS FOLLOWING DREDGING WORKS. (PLA, VIA RT1). SEP 2013/000066850 12.4.13 NOW WK 15.6MTRS. (J PINDER, PLA, EMAIL DTD 12.3.13). SEP 2013/000137035 13.6.13 EXAM'D 18.3.12 IN 5129.482N, 0050.754E [WGD] FOLLOWING SALVAGE WORK BY CRANE BARGE. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.67 IN GEN DEPTH 15.0MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 11.4.12). NCA. SEP 2019/000282798 2.12.19 WK DISPERSED WHEN THE YANTLET CHANNEL WAS DEEPENED FOR THE LONDON GATEWAY TERMINAL. INITIALLY RETAINED ON PLA CHARTS BUT AS SEABED FILLED IN AND FLATTENED ACROSS CHANNEL IT HAS BEEN SWALLOWED. PLA RECOMMENDED AMENDING TO FOUL, SEE OBSTRN 92906. (R HOWARD, PLA, EMAIL DTD 29.11.19). AMENDED DEAD. RSDRA20250001087 07.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY SURVEY, DTD 04.02.2025). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1891 IN HULL. HOME PORT LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE LOBOS DE TIERRA FOR LONDON. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH DUTCH SS SINDORO. (NHB).

General Comments

UK NM 90/20

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.482 N,0 50.754 E
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FAQ

Where is the DOVENBY (N PART) wreck located?

The DOVENBY (N PART) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.482 N,0 50.754 E.

How deep is the DOVENBY (N PART) and where exactly is it located?

The DOVENBY (N PART) lies at a depth of about 15.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.482 N,0 50.754 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOVENBY (N PART)?

The seabed around the DOVENBY (N PART) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the DOVENBY (N PART) sink?

The DOVENBY (N PART) sank on Nov 6, 1914.

When was the wreck of the DOVENBY (N PART) discovered?

The wreck of the DOVENBY (N PART) was discovered in 1951.

What country did the DOVENBY (N PART) belong to?

The DOVENBY (N PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DOVENBY (N PART) carrying?

The DOVENBY (N PART) was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the DOVENBY (N PART)?

The DOVENBY (N PART) had a tonnage of 1654 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOVENBY (N PART)?

The DOVENBY (N PART) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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