Dalton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dalton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 11.998 N,5 13.844 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.199967
  • Longitude: 5.230733
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name DALTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1275
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1928
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date May 10, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the large cargo ship Dalton is located in the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Marseille, France, at coordinates 43 11.998 N, 5 13.844 E. Sunk and documented through official hydrographic surveys, this underwater obstruction lies at a least depth of 15 meters in a general surrounding depth of 45 meters.

Surveying Details

H2617/63 19.7.63 NDW SHOWN IN 431204N, 051355E OR 346DEG 0.8C FROM PLANIER LT ON FRENCH 6423. LC 3414. 23.4.81 SHOWN AS WK 20.0MTRS IN 431204N, 051355E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6739 [1980 EDN]. AMEND TO WK 11FMS. BR STD. 13.8.85 LARGE CARGO SHIP 'DALTON' LOCATED BY IN 431204.1N, 051355E [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984/85). NC 150. H4878/84 14.4.86 NOW WK 15MTRS. (FRENCH NM 86 11 32). - NM 418/94. [WGD] POSN: 4311.998N, 0513.844E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1877 BY A LESLIE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ERGASTERIA SS. CO. COMPOUND ENGINE OF 136NHP. PASSAGE ERGASTERIA FOR MARSEILLES. CARGO ORE. WRECKED AT PLANIER LIGHTHOUSE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 11.998 N,5 13.844 E
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FAQ

Where is the DALTON wreck located?

The DALTON wreck is located at coordinates 43 11.998 N,5 13.844 E.

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

The DALTON lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 43 11.998 N,5 13.844 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DALTON?

The seabed around the DALTON lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the DALTON sink?

The DALTON sank on Feb 19, 1928.

When was the wreck of the DALTON discovered?

The wreck of the DALTON was discovered in 1928.

What country did the DALTON belong to?

The DALTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DALTON carrying?

The DALTON was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the DALTON?

The DALTON had a tonnage of 1275 tons.

What type of wreck is the DALTON?

The DALTON is classified as a steam ship.

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