Flying Dart Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Flying dart Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.846 N,6 0.653 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.347433
  • Longitude: -6.010883
Wreck Depth 25.416 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLYING DART
Type tug
Flag GB
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 111
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1890
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 30.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5320.846N, 0600.653W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 2.8MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1000-2005). LIES 090/270 DEGS. INTACT, NO SCOUR. ?DEBRIS OR SEABED FEATURE. INS AS WK 24MTRS. BR STD. 8.2.13 NAMED AS FLYING DART. LENGTH 27.7MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS. UPRIGHT, ALMOST COMPLETELY BURIED IN MUDDY SEABED, THE GUNWHALE AFT PROTRUDING ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT. (WARSHIPS, UBOATS & LINERS - INSS 2012). SEP 2014/000061894 25.3.14 LEAST DEPTH 27.87MTRS. (IRISH WK RECORDS). NCA. 10.4.14 LEAST DEPTH 25.12 IN GEN DEPTH 26.7MTRS. (IRISH WK RECORDS, REVISED LIST). AMEND WK 25MTRS. SEP 2015/000263012 7.3.16 WK 25.416MTRS IN 5320.846N, 0600.653W [WGD]. (GSI IRELAND WK RECORDS, CV03_01). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY J T ELTRINGHAM, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TH ECLYDE CO (G KIDSON OF GLASGOW). PASSAGE DUN LAOGHAIRE FOR DUBLIN BAY. SANK IN 20 MINUTES FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH S CATTLE CARRIER NORTH WALL OF DUBLIN IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS. CREW OF 6 RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT, NO SCOUR, WELL BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the FLYING DART wreck located?

The FLYING DART wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.846 N,6 0.653 W.

How deep is the FLYING DART and where exactly is it located?

The FLYING DART lies at a depth of about 25.416 meters and is located at coordinates 53 20.846 N,6 0.653 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLYING DART?

The seabed around the FLYING DART lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the FLYING DART sink?

The FLYING DART sank on Aug 12, 1890.

When was the wreck of the FLYING DART discovered?

The wreck of the FLYING DART was discovered in 2005.

What country did the FLYING DART belong to?

The FLYING DART belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FLYING DART?

The FLYING DART had a tonnage of 111 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLYING DART?

The FLYING DART is classified as a tug.

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