Dalhousie (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dalhousie (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.936 N,0 5.31 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.582267
  • Longitude: -0.088500
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 10
Tonnage 754
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1853
Original Detection Year 1853
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 16 MILES, WSW OF BEACHY HEAD LIGHT. (DODS). H2330/84 24.7.85 H2330/84 24.7.85 EXAM'D 14.5.85 IN 503454N, 000513W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. NO LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. AREA OF WRECKAGE LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 150MTRS TO NNW OF WK OF 'ARISTOS' AND MAY BE SPILLAGE FROM THIS WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240A). SONAR TRACE INDICATES DCS3 HT COULD BE AS MUCH AS 10MTRS. POSSIBLY A SEPARATE WK - COULD BE 'ZEESTER' [19942]. PLOTS VERY CLOSE TO SHOALER WK OF 'ARISTOS' [19940]. NCA. H2350/85 17.2.87 H2350/85 17.2.87 NOT LOCATED. 'ARISTOS' WAS LOCATED 150MTRS SSE. (NP 1008, HI 317B). NCA. HH100/351/05 29.5.92 HH100/351/05 29.5.92 WK LOCATED IN 503435N, 000455E [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA. 13.5.99 13.5.99 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS WK 49MTRS. BR STD. 24.4.14 24.4.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN SHIP 'DALHOUSIE' WAS BUILT IN 1848 AND WAS OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY J ALLAN. FOUNDERED DURING GALE AND SUNK APPROX 16M WSW OF BEACHY HEAD LIGHT. WAS ON PASSAGE TO SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. 59 LIVES LOST, ONLY 1 SURVIVOR. (DODS). [SEE ALSO [20659] IN 503858N, 000703E].

General Comments

WOODEN, SONAR HT MAY BE LESS. AREA OF WRECKAGE

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FAQ

Where is the DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.936 N,0 5.31 W.

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

The DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.936 N,0 5.31 W.

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

The seabed around the DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 19, 1853.

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

The wreck of the DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1853.

What country did the DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY)?

The DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 754 tons.

What type of wreck is the DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY)?

The DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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