Dalewood (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Dalewood (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 39.554 N,3 26.278 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.659233
  • Longitude: -3.437967
Wreck Depth 40.84 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.1 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 155
Tonnage 234
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1974
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.3.74 BELOW DUNNET HEAD LTHO, CAITHNESS. (LL 215). NCA. H4811/75 17.5.77 NOT FOUND. NO SIGN OF WRECKAGE. BELIEVED SUNK IN DEEP WATER. NO SIDESCAN TRACE AVAILABLE. (HMS HERALD, HI 13B/76). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2010/000162731 4.10.10 WK LOCATED IN 5839.560N, 0326.284W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.58MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 4MTRS. HEADING 155 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PROBABY A MODERN WK WITH WOODEN HULL. COARSE SEABED. LIES IN SHALLOW HOLLOW, NO DEBRIS. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, REPORT DTD 28.9.10). POSSIBLY 'DALEWOOD'. INS AS WK 45MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2024000141819 5.6.24 REPORTED 2024; WRECK LOCATED IN 5839.554N, 0326.278W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.84MTRS. NFS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1783 H102_004). AMEND NDW 40 MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Jun 5, 2024

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON DUNNET HEAD, CAITHNESS, WHILE HEADING THROUGH PENTLAND FIRTH, OUTWARD BOUND FOR FISHING GROUNDS. CREW OF 11 SAFE. (LL).

General Comments

UK NM 3096/24. INTACT, UPRIGHT, IN MINOR SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 39.554 N,3 26.278 W.

How deep is the DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40.84 meters and is located at coordinates 58 39.554 N,3 26.278 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 3, 1974.

When was the wreck of the DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 234 tons.

What type of wreck is the DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The DALEWOOD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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