City Of Dresden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
City of dresden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 50.036 N,0 59.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.833933
  • Longitude: 0.998333
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF DRESDEN
Type steam ship
Flag IE
Length 75 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1170
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1907
Original Detection Year 1907
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/83/32 5.7.83 REPD TO HAVE SUNK WITHIN 5 MILES OF DUNGENESS. (D DILLINGHAM, SUBSERVS, 29.6.83). NCA. POSN 505000N, 010000E [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 13.5.85 AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE WK [21092] IN 505536.9N, 010802E]. HH091/159/01 29.8.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B AND MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1876 BY BOWDLER, CHAFFER & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY PALGRAVE, MURPHY & CO., SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION, WHILE ON PASSAGE SWANSEA TO HAMBURG. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF DRESDEN wreck located?

The CITY OF DRESDEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 50.036 N,0 59.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF DRESDEN?

The seabed around the CITY OF DRESDEN lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF DRESDEN sink?

The CITY OF DRESDEN sank on Jan 19, 1907.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF DRESDEN discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF DRESDEN was discovered in 1907.

What country did the CITY OF DRESDEN belong to?

The CITY OF DRESDEN belonged to IE.

What cargo was the CITY OF DRESDEN carrying?

The CITY OF DRESDEN was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF DRESDEN?

The CITY OF DRESDEN had a tonnage of 1170 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF DRESDEN?

The CITY OF DRESDEN is classified as a steam ship.

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