Dalemoor Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Dalemoor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.478 N,0 49.874 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.374633
  • Longitude: 0.831233
Wreck Depth 12.43 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DALEMOOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.8 m
Width 16.1 m
Draught 10
Sonar Length 150
Sonar Width 50.3
Shadow Height 0.9
Orientation 12
Tonnage 5835
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1945
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H0587/45 24.4.45 SUNK IN 532234N, 005000E, OR 237 DEG, NO.12A BUOY, 1850YDS. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G 10S, CLOSE SW. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 18.1.45). - NM 1170/45. H0587/45 30.8.51 EXAM'D IN 532236N, 005000E AFTER DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR AT 27, FOUL AT 28FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39 IN GEN DEPTH 48FT. BUOY LIES 192 DEG, 1150FT FROM BOW, 175 DEG, 750FT FROM STERN. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 23.8.51). NCA, FURTHER DISPERSAL TO TAKE PLACE. H0587/45 4.9.52 EXAM'D AGAIN, FOLLOWING FURTHER DISPERSAL, IN 532218N, 004954E [OGB] USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 31, FOUL AT 33FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41FT IN GEN DEPTH 46FT. SCOUR DEPTH 51FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 23.7.52). - NM 1609/52. H0587/45 15.7.55 DISPERSAL OPS COMMENCED. (STEEPHOLM). NCA. H0587/45 26.9.57 DISPERSAL WORK RECOMMENCED 1955 BUT DISRUPTED BY BAD WEATHER 1957. MARKER PELLETS LAID CLOSE E OF WK BUOY. (STEEPHOLM; C IN C NORE, 11.7.57). NCA. H0587/45 19.2.59 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH, 9.2.59). - NM 645/59. H332; 4729/62 1.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT 1962). NCA. H4729/62 23.7.63 SWEPT CLEAR AT 26FT, FOUL AT 27FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41FT IN GEN DEPTH 46FT. LIES ON 7 FATHOM BANK GIVING GOOD A/S RETURN. THOUGHT TO BE SILTED UP. FOUL CAUSED BY MAST. (HMS ECHO, 16.6.63). - NM 1393/63. HH090/593/01 22.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP2016/000091757 8.5.17 EXAM'D 6.12.16 IN 5322.478N, 0049.874E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS, LENGTH 150MTRS, WIDTH 50.3MTRS, HEIGHT 0.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 012/192 DEGS. SCATTERED WRECKAGE. (GARDLINE, HI 1492). AMEND TO FOUL GROUND 12.4MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY NORTHUMBERLAND SHIP BUILDING CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOOR LINE (RUNCIMAN SHIPPING). THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 568HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NORTH EASTERN MARINE ENGINEERING CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR IMMINGHAM. IN BALLAST. MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the DALEMOOR wreck located?

The DALEMOOR wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.478 N,0 49.874 E.

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

The DALEMOOR lies at a depth of about 12.43 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.478 N,0 49.874 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DALEMOOR?

The seabed around the DALEMOOR lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the DALEMOOR sink?

The DALEMOOR sank on Jan 15, 1945.

When was the wreck of the DALEMOOR discovered?

The wreck of the DALEMOOR was discovered in 1945.

What country did the DALEMOOR belong to?

The DALEMOOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DALEMOOR carrying?

The DALEMOOR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DALEMOOR?

The DALEMOOR had a tonnage of 5835 tons.

What type of wreck is the DALEMOOR?

The DALEMOOR is classified as a steam ship.

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