Dagmar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dagmar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.214 N,4 34.488 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.336900
  • Longitude: -4.574800
Wreck Depth 0.9 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAGMAR
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Sonar Length 43
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 1
Tonnage 433
Tonnage Type net
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1886
Original Detection Year 1886
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details LOST AFTER GROUNDING ON BATTERY PT, HOLYHEAD. (LLOYDS). POSN 532000N, 043700W FOR FILING ONLY. 8.9.07 8.9.07 LOST IN PORTH TYWYN MAWR, HOLYHEAD. (SIBI, WRECK & RESCUE ON THE COAST OF WALES VOL.1, & SHIPWRECKS OF N WALES). FILING POSN AMENDED TO 5320.2N, 0434.5W. 10.3.14 10.3.14 EXAM'D 22.11.13 IN 5320.214N, 0434.488W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.98 IN GEN DEPTH 2.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPEARS TO MAINLY DEBRIS WITH MAIN PART CLOSE INSHORE. MAGNETOMETER NOT USED AS TOO SHALLOW. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). DEBRIS (?COULD BE SEABED FEATURES) EXTENDS 43MTRS TO W AND 28MTRS TO N FROM MAIN PART. INS AS WK 0.9MTR.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1854 OF IRON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY L JUERSEN, LAURVIG, NORWAY. PASSAGE FROM MIRIMICHI, NEW BRUNSWICK FOR LIVERPOOL. RAN AGROUND IN PORTH TYWYN MAWR, HOLYHEAD, IN FORCE 10 WIND CONDITIONS. CREW SAFE. (SIBI, WRECK & RESCUE ON THE COAST OF WALES VOL.1, & SHIPWRECKS OF N WALES).

General Comments

IRON HULL, MAIN PART WITH DEBRIS W TO N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 20.214 N,4 34.488 W
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FAQ

Where is the DAGMAR wreck located?

The DAGMAR wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.214 N,4 34.488 W.

How deep is the DAGMAR and where exactly is it located?

The DAGMAR lies at a depth of about 0.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 20.214 N,4 34.488 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAGMAR?

The seabed around the DAGMAR lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the DAGMAR sink?

The DAGMAR sank on Dec 9, 1886.

When was the wreck of the DAGMAR discovered?

The wreck of the DAGMAR was discovered in 1886.

What country did the DAGMAR belong to?

The DAGMAR belonged to NO.

What cargo was the DAGMAR carrying?

The DAGMAR was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the DAGMAR?

The DAGMAR had a tonnage of 433 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAGMAR?

The DAGMAR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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