Dagmar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dagmar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.983 N,2 1.933 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.466383
  • Longitude: -2.032217
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAGMAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64.9 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 844
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,041.0,
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details HH090/533/01 16.5.94 EXAM'D 26.2.94 IN 502759N, 020156W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. SUBSTANTIAL CONTACT WITH ILL DEFINED FEATURES. POSSIBLY BROKEN IN TWO. LIES 120/300DEGS WITH THE SMALLER, CONNECTED, PART LYING 000/180DEGS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. MAGNETOMETER SHOWS A LARGE FERROUS CONTENT. SCOUR IS ON THE SW SIDE OF THE WRECK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). BR STD. HH100/351/10 31.10.95 WK IDENTIFIED AS THE DAGMAR BY BUILDER'S NAME PLATE. STANDS 4.5MTRS PROUD, AT THE STERN, IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 40MTRS. (J R SCOTT, 7.9.95). INS AS WK 37MTRS AS FOUND IN HI 533. - NM 3834/95.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 1999

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AS A RESULT OF BOMBING BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILST EN-ROUTE CARDIFF TO SHOREHAM.

General Comments

POSSIBLY BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the DAGMAR wreck located?

The DAGMAR wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.983 N,2 1.933 W.

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

The DAGMAR lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.983 N,2 1.933 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAGMAR?

The seabed around the DAGMAR lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the DAGMAR sink?

The DAGMAR sank on Jun 9, 1941.

When was the wreck of the DAGMAR discovered?

The wreck of the DAGMAR was discovered in 1994.

What country did the DAGMAR belong to?

The DAGMAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DAGMAR carrying?

The DAGMAR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DAGMAR?

The DAGMAR had a tonnage of 844 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAGMAR?

The DAGMAR is classified as a steam ship.

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