Dashwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dashwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 57.636 N,1 53.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.960600
  • Longitude: 1.888333
Wreck Depth 25.06 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DASHWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.7 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.7
Sonar Length 92.3
Sonar Width 14.7
Shadow Height 9.3
Orientation 136
Tonnage 2154
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 017.0,017.0,002.2,165
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H02282/41 5.12.41 LOCATED IN POSN 233 DEG, 600YDS FROM 56B BUOY (525737N, 015324E). SWEPT FOUL AT 33FT. 23FT LONG MAINMAST RECOVERED IN SWEEP. TOP OF MAINMAST NOW HAS 40FT OVER IT AT MLWS. FOREMAST PROBABLY STILL DANGEROUS. SWEEPING NOT YET COMPLETE. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 6.7.41). INS AS NDW IN 525737N, 015224E. - NM 2883/41. H5580/68 9.8.68 LARGE WK LOCATED 17.11.67 IN 525740N, 015319E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70 IN GEN DEPTH 96FT. STANDS ABOVE SURROUNDING SANDWAVES GIVING EXCELLENT SONAR RESPONSE. 300FT LONG AND LYING 130/310 DEG. (HMS MYRMIDON). AMEND TO WK 12FMS. - NM 1549/68. 15.4.70 AMEND TO WK 11FMS 5FT [LAT]. LC 1503. H5580/68 11.12.72 AMEND TO WK 21.1MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. HH090/604/01 16.11.93 EXAM'D 7.7.93 IN 525737.3N, 015323.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.6, FOUL AT 24.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.1 IN GEN DEPTH 29 TO 31MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 35MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS, LENGTH 76MTRS, BREADTH 8MTRS. CLEARLY DEFINED WK LYING 125/305 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 604). AMEND TO SW 24.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 20.5.20 EXAM'D 20.01.19; IN 5257.636N, 0153.300E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS, LENGTH 92.3MTRS, WIDTH 14.7MTRS, HEIGHT 9.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 136/316 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 17MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, 2.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 165 DEGS. WRECK MOSTLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. BOW, STERN AND MID-SECTION ARE PROMINENT. DECK AREAS PARTLY BURIED IN SAND WAVES. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 20, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY VICKERS LTD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W FENWICH FRANCE & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 203HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR SUNDERLAND. IN BALLAST. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 57.636 N,1 53.3 E
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FAQ

Where is the DASHWOOD wreck located?

The DASHWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 52 57.636 N,1 53.3 E.

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

The DASHWOOD lies at a depth of about 25.06 meters and is located at coordinates 52 57.636 N,1 53.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DASHWOOD?

The seabed around the DASHWOOD lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the DASHWOOD sink?

The DASHWOOD sank on Jun 25, 1941.

When was the wreck of the DASHWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the DASHWOOD was discovered in 1941.

What country did the DASHWOOD belong to?

The DASHWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DASHWOOD carrying?

The DASHWOOD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DASHWOOD?

The DASHWOOD had a tonnage of 2154 tons.

What type of wreck is the DASHWOOD?

The DASHWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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