Hms Doterel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms doterel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 10.317 S,70 53.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -53.171950
  • Longitude: -70.896667
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DOTEREL
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 51.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1124
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1881
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 1989

Surveying Details

DIVERS FROM HMS GARNET, WHICH ARRIVED AT PUNTA ARENAS IN MAY 1881, FOUND SHIP LYING IN 11FMS, IN TWO PARTS - 96 AND 25FT LONG. MASTS, GUNS & ANCHORS WERE FOUND STREWN ON SEABED, INDICATING THE EXTREME VIOLENCE OF THE EXPLOSION. (DODS). H706/30 16.4.30 H706/30 16.4.30 POSN 531021S, 705345W, OR 144DEG, 5.3C FROM FR LT ON PIER [531200S, 705412W APPROX]. (HMS DURBAN). INS AS HULK. BR STD. H2958/37 4.5.37 H2958/37 4.5.37 BUOY, FL R 3S, LAID IN LIEU OF HULK. (VALPARISO NM 19/182/41). INS 'DOTEREL# BUOY, FL 3S, IN LIEU OF HULK. - NM 780/37. H4089/41 1.4.42 H4089/41 1.4.42 TO BE EXPUNGED. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 683/42. H2456/71 4.12.79 H2456/71 4.12.79 DW, 117 DEG, 2.71C FROM MUELLE A PRAT LT. (CHILEAN NM 261/79). INS IN 531019S, 705347W ON 545. - NM 3011/79. 14.11.89 14.11.89 SHOWN IN 531019S, 705348W ON CHILEAN 1140 [1988]. HH648/430/01 14.12.92 HH648/430/01 14.12.92 NO LONGER REGARDED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES AS A HAZARD. (HMS AMBUSCADE, HN 31.10.92). NO RISK TO NAVIGATION BUT SHOULD BE AVOIDED WHEN ANCHORING. (CHILEAN SD, VOL. IV [1991]). STILL SHOWN AS DW ON CHILEAN CHARTS. NCA YET.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1880 BY CHATHAM DOCKYARD. COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION. COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINES OF 900 IHP FOR 12 KNOTS. 6 GUNS. SANK FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENTAL EXPLOSIONS, ATTRIBUTED INITIALLY TO GASES GIVEN OFF BY PAINT IN PAINT STORE, THEN ANOTHER EXPLOSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORE MAGAZINE. 143 OFFICER AND MEN LOST, 12 SURVIVED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS DOTEREL wreck located?

The HMS DOTEREL wreck is located at coordinates 53 10.317 S,70 53.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DOTEREL?

The seabed around the HMS DOTEREL lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HMS DOTEREL sink?

The HMS DOTEREL sank on Apr 26, 1881.

When was the wreck of the HMS DOTEREL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DOTEREL was discovered in 1881.

What country did the HMS DOTEREL belong to?

The HMS DOTEREL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DOTEREL?

The HMS DOTEREL had a tonnage of 1124 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DOTEREL?

The HMS DOTEREL is classified as a sloop.

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