Dutchman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dutchman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 23.93 N,1 27.538 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.398833
  • Longitude: -1.458967
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUTCHMAN
Type dredger
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Sonar Length 54
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 101
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1924
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0012.0,,001.0,152
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6786/24 6.6.24 H6786/24 SANK OFF BOULMER IN DEPTH 20 TO 23FMS. EXACT POSN UNCERTAIN. (LL 6.6.24). NCA. H1251/70 22.8.85 H1251/70 22.8.85 LARGE WK LOCATED IN 552356N, 012727W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL DTD 15.7.85). INS AS USC 25MTRS. - NM 2415/85. H1251/70 23.10.85 H1251/70 23.10.85 IDENTIFIED AS AN UPTURNED BARGE. NO SCREWS OR RUDDER. APPROX 220FT LONG, 20FT WIDE. HIGHEST POINT STANDS ABOUT 12FT HIGH. (HMS BRINTON, SIGNAL DTD 21.10.85). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. BR STD. H4271/71 22.11.85 H4271/71 22.11.85 EXAM'D 15.7.85 IN 552356N, 012727W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, 24.10.85). NCA. HH100/351/15 17.9.99 HH100/351/15 17.9.99 LIES ON ITS SIDE WITH NO SCOUR. HIGHEST PART IS THE SIDE OF THE HULL, SOME 5.5MTRS HIGH. AN ENGINE IS PRESENT. NO SCREW OR RUDDER. LARGE STEEL GRAB BUCKETS NEAR WK. (R YOUNG). HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 26.5.99 IN 5523.930N, 0127.538W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.5 IN GEN DEPTH 45.7MTRS. SCOUR 1MTRS EXTENDS 12MTRS TOWARDS 152 DEGS. LENGTH 54MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP WITH A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Circumstances of loss

3.6.24 CAPSIZED AND SANK IN FOGGY CONDITIONS AND BAD WEATHER, WHILE UNDER TOW FROM EYEMOUTH TO TYNE. (LL 3.6.24).

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE, WELL BRIKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 23.93 N,1 27.538 W
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FAQ

Where is the DUTCHMAN wreck located?

The DUTCHMAN wreck is located at coordinates 55 23.93 N,1 27.538 W.

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

The DUTCHMAN lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 55 23.93 N,1 27.538 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUTCHMAN?

The seabed around the DUTCHMAN lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the DUTCHMAN sink?

The DUTCHMAN sank on Jun 1, 1924.

When was the wreck of the DUTCHMAN discovered?

The wreck of the DUTCHMAN was discovered in 1924.

What country did the DUTCHMAN belong to?

The DUTCHMAN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DUTCHMAN?

The DUTCHMAN is classified as a dredger.

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