Florence Dombey (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Florence dombey (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 44.018 N,1 33.048 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.733633
  • Longitude: -1.550800
Wreck Depth 70.16 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.2 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 40.7
Sonar Width 9.98
Shadow Height 4.55
Orientation 224
Tonnage 182
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1933
Bottom Texture 4,9
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2023

Surveying Details

H3262/33 19.5.33 POSN 554500N, 013700W (VERY APPROX). (ANSTRUTLER CG). IN DEEP WATER. H066/45 24.3.45 ROSYTH LIST 22 24.3.45. NDW PA IN POSN 554340N, 013210W. 6.6.72 INS AS NDW PA. LC 1192. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 28MTRS NC 160. 14.11.73 AMEND TO WK USC PA 28MTRS. NC 111. H4271/71 17.2.78 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 1407. 18.6.01 WK LOCATED IN 5544.030N, 0133.026W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64.3 IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. HT 7.6MTRS. (GARDLINE, HN DTD 16.6.01). AMEND TO WK 64MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/915/01 18.1.02 EXAM'D 6.5.01 IN 5544.030N, 0133.026W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64.3 IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.6MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS WITH BOWS 240DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 915). BR STD. 9.7.07 THIS COULD BE FLORENCE DOMBEY, BASED ON SIZE AND POSITION. (R YOUNG). NCA. RSDRA2022000214078 3.10.22 EXAM'D 27.03.2022; IN 5544.018N, 0133.048W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 70.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. LENGTH 40.7MTRS, WIDTH 9.98MTRS, HEIGHT 4.55MTRS, ORIENTATION 224/044 DEGS. INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS SW. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1711 - H525-4469). AMEND NDW 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-WYRE. BUILT OF STEEL BY SMITHS DOCK CO, NORTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R MILNE OF FLEETWOOD. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENG CO, SUNDERLAND. FOUNDERED AND LOST, PRESUMABLY IN HEAVY WEATHER.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 44.018 N,1 33.048 W.

How deep is the FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 70.16 meters and is located at coordinates 55 44.018 N,1 33.048 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY) sank on May 5, 1933.

When was the wreck of the FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1933.

What country did the FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY)?

The FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 182 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY)?

The FLORENCE DOMBEY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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