Dart Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dart Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 55 S,45 14 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -23.916667
  • Longitude: -45.233333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name DART
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2641
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1884
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1286/81 17.11.81 H1286/81 17.11.81 WK HAS BEEN LOCATED ON THE E COAST OF SAO SEBASTIAO ISLAND. (O SCHREUDIN, 14.11.81). POSN 235500S, 451400W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY R DIXON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET COMPANY. COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 350 NHP. PASSAGE SANTOS FOR NEW YORK. WRECKED AT SAN SEBASTIAN. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the DART wreck located?

The DART wreck is located at coordinates 23 55 S,45 14 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DART?

The seabed around the DART lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the DART sink?

The DART sank on Sep 11, 1884.

When was the wreck of the DART discovered?

The wreck of the DART was discovered in 1981.

What country did the DART belong to?

The DART belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DART carrying?

The DART was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the DART?

The DART had a tonnage of 2641 tons.

What type of wreck is the DART?

The DART is classified as a steam ship.

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