Sydney Dacres (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sydney dacres (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.713 S,57 42.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.678550
  • Longitude: -57.709167
Wreck Depth 20.9 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1309
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1886
Scour Dimensions ,,001.3,
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2337/85 16.8.88 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 514042S, 574218W [SAP] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.9 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SCOUR 1.3MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LIES 135/315DEG. LOCATED 4 & 18.1.86. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 304). BR STD. 29.3.04 ROUNDED IN ERROR ON NE 1614. AMENDED TO WK 20.9MTRS. BR STD. 20.8.09 WGD POSN: 5140.713S, 5742.550W. NE 1614. 2020/000064345 7.2.20 EXAM'D 7.2.20; NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2020. (H102 HI1668). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED ON BILLY RK, AFTER TOW PARTED. VESSEL HAD BEEN WAITING IN STANLEY FOR SIX MONTHS FOR REPLACEMENT MASTS & WAS BEING TOWED OFFSHORE WHEN HAWSER PARTED. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.713 S,57 42.55 W.

How deep is the SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 40.713 S,57 42.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 28, 1886.

When was the wreck of the SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY)?

The SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1309 tons.

What type of wreck is the SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY)?

The SYDNEY DACRES (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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