Afon Dulais Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Afon dulais Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.121 N,0 38.499 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.585350
  • Longitude: -0.641650
Wreck Depth 22.3 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFON DULAIS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 63.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 16.5
Shadow Height 3.7
Tonnage 988
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1942
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02183/42 26.3.43 REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK IN 503520N, 003836W. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 21.6.42). CHART AS DW. - NM 632/43. H02183/42 30.12.47 AN AREA APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES IN AN E/W DIRECTION & 0.5 MILES IN A N/S DIRECTION WITH CENTRE OF CHARTED POSN OF WRECK WAS SWEPT BY OROPESA CLEAR TO A DEPTH OF11FMS 3FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 12FMS 5FT IN GEN DEPTH 14FMS 3FT. (CSO PORTSMOUTH, 31.10.74). AMENDED TO WK 11FMS 0FT [20.1MTRS] IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3033/47. 29.10.74 LOCATED BY SUB-AQUA DIVER. STANDS 15/20FT HIGH ON SEABED. WK IN TWO PIECES, IDENTIFIED AS A COASTER TYPE. (C SILVESTER, TELECON 29.10.74). NCA. H1284/75 13.6.75 3 MILES SOUTH OF THE OWERS LT BUOY. MUCH BROKEN & SILTED STANDING 15FT. SANDY BOTTOM. (R J TODD, SPITHEAD MARINE SALVAGE LTD, 20.5.75). NCA. H2318/74 26.8.75 LOCATED 26.6.75 AND EXAMINED 30.6.75 IN 503506N, 003826W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26.0MTRS. SCOUR 27.0MTRS. (SCES, HI 102/1975). NCA. HH091/002/01 29.10.02 EXAM'D 14.7.02 IN 5035.115N, 0038.504W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 22.3, FOUL 22.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.4 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.0MTR. LIES 160/340 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VERY BROKEN WITH NO DISTINCT SHAPE. (NP 1016, HI 1002). AMEND TO SW 22MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000198963 10.08.18 EXAM'D 07.02.18; IN 5035.121N, 0038.499W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.30MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 16.5MTRS, HEIGHT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/180 DEGS. BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (MMT, HI 1498). AMEND DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY DUNDEE SB CO LTD, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AFON LLIED SS CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 152HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR POOLE. CARGO COAL. MINED.

General Comments

VERY BROKEN & SILTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 35.121 N,0 38.499 W
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FAQ

Where is the AFON DULAIS wreck located?

The AFON DULAIS wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.121 N,0 38.499 W.

How deep is the AFON DULAIS and where exactly is it located?

The AFON DULAIS lies at a depth of about 22.3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.121 N,0 38.499 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AFON DULAIS?

The seabed around the AFON DULAIS lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the AFON DULAIS sink?

The AFON DULAIS sank on Jun 20, 1942.

When was the wreck of the AFON DULAIS discovered?

The wreck of the AFON DULAIS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the AFON DULAIS belong to?

The AFON DULAIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AFON DULAIS carrying?

The AFON DULAIS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AFON DULAIS?

The AFON DULAIS had a tonnage of 988 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFON DULAIS?

The AFON DULAIS is classified as a steam ship.

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