William Dawson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
William dawson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.5 N,1 33.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.741667
  • Longitude: 1.563883
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM DAWSON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 284
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1918
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H7386/18 10.12.18 WK IN 504430N, 013350E. (FRENCH WK LIST). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. H415/23 16.1.23 WK NOT MENTIONED IN LIST OF WKS OFF BOULOGNE IN FRENCH NM 42/1576A/21 OF 19.11.21 [H2961/22]. DELETED. BR STD. 9.9.75 POSN TAKEN FROM STAFF MONOGRAPHS AS 504530N, 013400E. NCA. 29.3.82 NOT SHOWN ON RECENT FR CHARTS. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2000

Circumstances of loss

MINED WITH LOSS OF FIVE LIVES EN ROUTE FROM BOSTON. (WW1SL). MINED NORTH OF BOULOGNE BREAKWATER 1.5MILES EN ROUTE TO DUNKIRK BUT DIVERTED TO BOULOGNE. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM DAWSON wreck located?

The WILLIAM DAWSON wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.5 N,1 33.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM DAWSON?

The seabed around the WILLIAM DAWSON lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM DAWSON sink?

The WILLIAM DAWSON sank on Aug 21, 1915.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM DAWSON discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM DAWSON was discovered in 1915.

What country did the WILLIAM DAWSON belong to?

The WILLIAM DAWSON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WILLIAM DAWSON carrying?

The WILLIAM DAWSON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM DAWSON?

The WILLIAM DAWSON had a tonnage of 284 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM DAWSON?

The WILLIAM DAWSON is classified as a steam ship.

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