Dyle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dyle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 55.516 N,3 18.766 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.925267
  • Longitude: -3.312767
Wreck Depth 4.7 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DYLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Sonar Length 84
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 8.9
Orientation 95
Tonnage 1211
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2025
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Surveying Details

ORIGINALLY RECORDED AS SS DOYLE. H3875/26 DWP SHOWN IN 585533N, 031841W [OGB], LENGTH 260FT, LYING E/W APPROX ON SURVEY [C 8009]. INS AS DWP. BR STD. H1270/76 13.8.76 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN DISPERSED IN 1962.H1270/76 13.8.76 NOW CHARTED AS STF. (DEPT OF HARBOURS, ORKNEY, 5.7.76). SHOWN AS STP ON BA 2568 [NOV 1979 EDN]. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H3579/88 22.7.88 REFERRED TO AS 'MOYLE', SUNK IN 1940. (THE WRECKS OF SCAPA FLOW). STERN STANDING 5.0 MTRS HIGH. THE SAME LENGTH OF VESSEL APPEARS TO BE UNDER WATER. STATED TO BE PART OF A/S BARRIER. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 9.11.10 EXAM'D IN 5855.5177N, 0318.7828W [WGD] (CENTRE) USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH AT CENTRE 5.2MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 4.7MTRS AT EAST END (5855.5135N, 0318.7369W). LENGTH 84MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT APPROX 7MTRS. (FATHOMS LTD, SCAPA FLOW SURVEY, POST SDC REPROCESSING). GEN DEPTH 10MTRS, NO SCOUR. LIES 095/275 DEGS. E PART COLLAPSED BUT HIGHEST POINT (?MAY INCLUDE SOME NOISE) AT E END. AMEND DWP 4.7MTRS (E END), 5.2MTRS (CENTRE), LENGTH 84MTRS. BR STD. 3.2.12 VESSEL IS CORRECTLY NAMED 'DYLE'. (K HEATH, EMAIL DTD 3.2.12). NCA. 2.5.12 LOCATED 2012 IN 5855.513N, 0318.769W [WGD]. LENGTH 80.4MTRS, WIDTH 15.7MTRS, HT 8.9MTRS. SOMEHWHAT BROKEN UP ALTHOUGH MOST OF THE HULL STILL SURVIVED AND APPEARS TO BE TWISTED. LIES WITH 24 DEG LIST TO PORT. LITTLE DEBRIS SURROUNDS THE WK. (SCAPA FLOW WK SURVEY DTD 2012, WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY). NCA. SEP 2022/000015410 20.4.22 EXAM'D BY BDC; WRECK LOCATED IN 5855.517N, 0318.770W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.34MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 6.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 277/097DEGS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL SURVEY, 12.10.2019, BDC H525.2(lite). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH 4.7MTRS. RSDRA2025000126343 08.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.9MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). RETAIN DW 4.7MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1879 BY A LESLIE & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. SOLD JUNE 1914 TO THE ADMIRALTY FOR USE AS A BLOCKSHIP. COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK AS BLOCKSHIP IN BURRA SOUND. (SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED TOWARDS E, LEAST DEPTH AT E END

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FAQ

Where is the DYLE wreck located?

The DYLE wreck is located at coordinates 58 55.516 N,3 18.766 W.

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

The DYLE lies at a depth of about 4.7 meters and is located at coordinates 58 55.516 N,3 18.766 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DYLE?

The seabed around the DYLE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the DYLE sink?

The DYLE sank on Oct 7, 1914.

When was the wreck of the DYLE discovered?

The wreck of the DYLE was discovered in 1914.

What country did the DYLE belong to?

The DYLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DYLE?

The DYLE had a tonnage of 1211 tons.

What type of wreck is the DYLE?

The DYLE is classified as a steam ship.

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