Disperser Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Disperser Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 34.019 N,0 32.18 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.566983
- Longitude: -0.536333
|
| Wreck Depth |
45.79 m
|
| Water Depth |
49 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DISPERSER |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
25.9 m |
| Width |
8 m |
| Draught |
2.7 |
| Sonar Length |
26.5 |
| Sonar Width |
7.3 |
| Shadow Height |
3.41 |
| Orientation |
115 |
| Tonnage |
139 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 8, 1934
|
| Original Detection Year |
1975 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
fishing vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
May 8, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the vessel Disperser is located in the North Sea off the coast of North Yorkshire, England, at coordinates 54 34.019 N, 0 32.18 W. This underwater obstruction sits in a general water depth of 49 meters. A 2016 hydrographic survey confirmed the wreck has a least depth of 45.79 meters. The structure measures 26.5 meters in length, 7.3 meters in width, and 3.4 meters in height. Oriented on a 115/295-degree axis, the wreck appears upright and intact, though it is significantly decayed toward the aft section. The bow remains very prominent, and a single displaced boiler is located midship. This site is classified as a non-dangerous wreck.
Surveying Details
H2534/74 8.4.75 WK IN 543418N, 003100W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN REPORT NO 106). INS AS USC 20MTRS. BR STD. 9.5.85 AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. H1311/88 11.10.88 WK IN 543359N, 003218W [OGB]. (M FREEMAN, LTR DTD 30.9.88). AMEND TO NDWPA. BR STD. H6331/87 26.1.89 EXAM'D 26.6.88 IN 543401N, 003205W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. WELL BROKEN AND DECAYED. COVERS 30 X 7MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. 20.2.07 THIS IS THE DISPERSER. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 18.2.07). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 8.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5434.019N, 0032.180W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS, LENGTH 26.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.3MTRS, HEIGHT 3.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND INTACT BUT IS VERY DECAYED TO THE AFT. THE BOW IS VERY PROMINENT, AS IS A SINGLE BOILER WHICH IS LOCATED MIDSHIP BUT HAS BEEN DISPLACED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
12.1.1909 EX-HMS BONETTA. BUILT OF IRON IN 1871 BY J & G RENNIE, GREENWICH. BUILT AS AN RN GUNBOAT OF THE 'ANT' CLASS, SOLD OUT OF SERVICE IN 12.1.1909 AND CONVERTED TO SALVAGE SHIP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS NE SALVAGE AND SHIPBREAKING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, HORIZONTAL COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 100NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WHITBY FOR RAMSGATE. WHILE UNDER TOW OF A TUG, THIS SALVAGE VESSEL DEVELOPED A SEVERE LEAK IN HEAVY WEATHER AND FOUNDERED. ONE LIFEBOATMAN WAS LOST. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 34.019 N,0 32.18 W
Disperser on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the DISPERSER wreck located?
The DISPERSER wreck is located at coordinates 54 34.019 N,0 32.18 W.
How deep is the DISPERSER and where exactly is it located?
The DISPERSER lies at a depth of about 45.79 meters and is located at coordinates 54 34.019 N,0 32.18 W.
How deep is the seabed around the DISPERSER?
The seabed around the DISPERSER lies at approximately 49 meters deep.
When did the DISPERSER sink?
The DISPERSER sank on Feb 8, 1934.
When was the wreck of the DISPERSER discovered?
The wreck of the DISPERSER was discovered in 1975.
What country did the DISPERSER belong to?
The DISPERSER belonged to GB.
What cargo was the DISPERSER carrying?
The DISPERSER was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the DISPERSER?
The DISPERSER had a tonnage of 139 tons.
What type of wreck is the DISPERSER?
The DISPERSER is classified as a steam ship.