Dulcie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dulcie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.529 N,1 45.142 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.142150
  • Longitude: 1.752367
Wreck Depth 12.4 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DULCIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2033
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2017

Surveying Details

H2815/15 21.6.15 HPOSN 520830N, 014515E, OR 062DEGS, 7.5M FROM ORFORDNESS LT HO.LEAST DEPTH OF 33FT OVER, MARKED BY LT BUOY 80YDS NE OF WK. (D OF N M24333/15). INS WK 5.5FMS, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, OCC.G.10S CLOSE E. - FNM 189/15. H3663/15 2.8.15 LT BUOY REMOVED AND WK MARKING VESSEL & BUOY ESTABLISHED 1.5C 109DEGS & 60YDS 289DEGS RESPECTIVELY FROM WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA YET. H4627/15 10.9.15 WK DISPERSED TO DEPTH OF 41FT AND WK MARKING VESSEL & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H4813/15 27.9.15 AMENDED WK 6.75FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 314/15. H3211/17 [NO DATE] TO BE DISPERSED BY TH, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY SEARCHED FOR. H8203/19 [NO DATE] LOST 6M E FROM ALDEBURGH. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) [SEE BRUMA [10295] IN SAME POSN. SEE ALSO H4275/16. H5757/24 25.8.24 REMOVED. (TH NM 46/24). DELETED. H4282/26 14.10.26 RE-INS WK 6.75FMS [12.4MTRS] ON BA CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3052/31 27.10.31 DELETE FROM ALL CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) HH090/616/01 6.1.95 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/000091759 31.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, W HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C NEILSEN & SONS, W HARTLEPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 205 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENG WORKS. PASSAGE DUNSTON, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY UB-13. ONE MAN LOST. (SIBI & LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the DULCIE wreck located?

The DULCIE wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.529 N,1 45.142 E.

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

The DULCIE lies at a depth of about 12.4 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.529 N,1 45.142 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DULCIE?

The seabed around the DULCIE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the DULCIE sink?

The DULCIE sank on Jun 19, 1915.

When was the wreck of the DULCIE discovered?

The wreck of the DULCIE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the DULCIE belong to?

The DULCIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DULCIE carrying?

The DULCIE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DULCIE?

The DULCIE had a tonnage of 2033 tons.

What type of wreck is the DULCIE?

The DULCIE is classified as a steam ship.

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