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 39.003 N,0 6.956 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.650050
  • Longitude: 0.115933
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 754
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1853
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.8.82 UNCHARTED WK REPD IN 503858N, 000703E [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. STANDS VERY LITTLE ABOVE SEABED. THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN A VESSEL, AS YET UNIDENTIFIED, WHICH SANK IN 1853, AND WAS BUOYED 25.10.1853. (M J WEBB, TELECON). NCA YET. 19.8.85 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE WK OF THE 'DALHOUSIE'. (T W BENNETTO, TELECON). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083466 10.2.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1477, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BULIT OF WOOD IN 1848 IN MOULMEIN. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY J ALLAN, WHITE HOUSE LINE. PASSAGE LONDON FOR SYDNEY. FOUNDERED DURING GALE. 59 LIVES LOST, ONLY 1 SURVIVOR. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.003 N,0 6.956 E.

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

The seabed around the DALHOUSIE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 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 1982.

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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