Dredger No 3 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dredger no 3 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 41.954 N,1 2.866 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.699233
  • Longitude: -1.047767
Wreck Depth 31.18 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY)
Type dredger
Flag GB
Sonar Length 71.5
Sonar Width 10.9
Shadow Height 4.82
Orientation 85
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1927
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3370/27 27.5.27 WOODEN BUCKET DREDGER SANK 5M NE BY E FROM TEES LT. (LL 25.5.27). NCA. H2433/71 20.4.71 LOCATED IN 544200N, 010245W USING HIFIX DURING PIPELINE SURVEY. LENGTH 150FT. GENERAL DEPTH 110FT. UNIDENTIFIED FEATURE - POSSIBLY A WK. (DECCA SURVEY, 15.3.71). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 15.5.73 INS AS WK 33MTRS. NC 2567. H2534/74 5.11.81 LOCATED IN 544156N, 010237W [OGB] USING HIFIX. (HMS IVESTON, HN DTD 22.10.81). H6331/87 16.1.89 EXAM'D 7.8.88 IN 544157N, 010245W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 31.4MTRS. NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.7 IN GEN DEPTH 34 TO 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, BREADTH 10MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEG, WITH BOW E. APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE, FRACTURED AMIDSHIPS AND DISINTEGRATING. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO SW 31MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16 IN 5441.954N, 0102.866W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.18MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS, LENGTH 71.5MTRS, WIDTH 10.9MTRS, HEIGHT 4.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 085/265 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND INTACT BUT IS WELL DISINTEGRATED AND ORIENTATED TO THE EAST. STERN IS PROMINENT, ENGINE BLOCK CAN BE SEEN MIDSHIPS TOGETHER WITH A SINGLE BOILER. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. CAPSIZED AND SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF TUG STAG.

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FAQ

Where is the DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 41.954 N,1 2.866 W.

How deep is the DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31.18 meters and is located at coordinates 54 41.954 N,1 2.866 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY) sank on May 21, 1927.

When was the wreck of the DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1927.

What country did the DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY)?

The DREDGER NO 3 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a dredger.

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