City Of Dresden (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
City of dresden (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.661 N,1 7.951 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.927683
  • Longitude: 1.132517
Wreck Depth 19.37 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag IE
Length 75 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 79
Sonar Width 10.3
Shadow Height 10.5
Orientation 42
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
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4551/76 15.11.76 WK REPD 28FT HIGH IN 505543.7N, 010802.8E [EUR]. POSN BY DECCA. LOCATED IN 1956. (RISDON BEASLEY, 27.10.76). INS WK 18.5MTRS IN 505338.7N, 010803.8E [OGB]. BR STD. H4199/78 20.10.78 EXAM'D 21.9.77 IN 505537N, 010801E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER 2 [LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.5 IN GEN DEPTH 30-32MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS, LENGTH 86MTRS. LYING 040/220DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). BR STD. H3219/73 14.11.83 LEAST DEPTH 20MTRS IN 505542N, 010802E [EUR]. (FR NM 83 34 12). NCA. H3219/73 6.12.83 AMENDED DEPTH OBTAINED FROM FRENCH MINEHUNTER. DETAILS WILL BE FORWARDED. (ETABHYDROC BREST, SIG DTD 2.12.83). NCA YET. AWAIT FURTHER. H3219/73 14.12.83 WK EXAM'D 29.3.83 IN 505542N, 010802E [EUR] USING SYLEDIS BY FRENCH MINEHUNTER 'CLIO'. LEAST DEPTH 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. SONAR HT 9MTRS. LYING 040/220DEGS, HEADING SOUTHWEST. LENGTH 100MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. (FR WK REPORT NO 1156/EPSHOM/E/GG/NP, 5.12.83). AMEND TO WK 20MTRS. - NM 142/82. 1.5.85 COPPER INGOTS BEING RECOVERED BY NEWTON SMITH OF FOLKESTONE FROM THIS WK, WHICH IS THOUGHT TO BE THE 'CITY OF DRESDEN'. (MRS WILSON. TELECON 30.4.85). HH090/711/01 29.1.97 EXAM'D 9.8.96 IN 505539N, 010756E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.2, FOUL AT 23.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.7 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 045/225DEGS. IN ONE PIECE, NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 23.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2017/000054765 13.3.17 EXAM'D 6.3.17; IN 5055.661N, 0107.951E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 19.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 79.0 MTRS, WIDTH 10.3 MTRS, HEIGHT 10.1 MTRS, ORIENTATION 42/222. (GARDLINE, HI102, HI1497_007_17). AMEND DW 19.3 MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000091764 20.4.17 EXAM'D 26.7.16 IN 5055.661N, 0107.951E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 19.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29.6MTRS, LENGTH 79MTRS, WIDTH 10.3MTRS, HEIGHT 10.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 042/222 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT, UPRIGHT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 19.3MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

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).

General Comments

UK NM 1697/17

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.661 N,1 7.951 E.

How deep is the CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 19.37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 55.661 N,1 7.951 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 19, 1907.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to IE.

What cargo was the CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY)?

The CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1170 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY)?

The CITY OF DRESDEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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