Disperser Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Disperser Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 59.941 N,2 57.696 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.999017
  • Longitude: -2.961600
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DISPERSER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 34.1 m
Width 9.6 m
Draught 3.6
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 8
Tonnage 313
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0395/40 30.4.40 DW, ONE MAST SHOWING, IN 585958N, 025736W, OR 342DEGS, 7.9C FROM PIER HD LT, KIRKWALL. (NOIC, KIRKWALL, 17 & 18.4.40). - PFNM 1087/40 ISSUED. H0395/40 29.6.40 DW IN 585958N, 025736W. - NM 1640/40. H0395/40 17.7.43 DISPERSER BEACHED AND LIFTING CRANE WITHDRAWN. (CSVO, LYNESS, 23.6.43) WK LYING 342DEGS, 7.9C FROM KIRKWALL PIERHEAD LT HAS BEEN REMOVED. (KHM KIRKWALL & HMS PYRAMUS HN DTD 2.7.43). DELETE. - FNM 1504/43. RSDRA2025000126343 10.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2023]. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-T I C LIMPET '37, EX-MARCH CHUNK. BUILT IN 1912 IN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SOUTH STOCKTON SHIPBREAKING CO LTD. REGISTERED IN STOCKTON. ONE BOILER, SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE OF 16 HP. MACHINERY BY HARLAND & HOLLINGSWORTH CORP, WILMINGTON. FOUNDERED WHILST ENGAGED IN SALVAGE. (SIBI). CREW OF 12 LOST. FOUNDERED WHILST AT ANCHOR DURING A GALE. (VANP). REFLOATED IN JUN '43, & TOWED TO LYNESS. LEFT THERE IN AUG '43 TO BE REFITTED & RETURNED TO SERVICE TO BE FINALLY BROKEN UP AT LLANELLY IN 1953. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE N OF SCOTLAND).

General Comments

LIES ON STBD SIDE, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 59.941 N,2 57.696 W
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FAQ

Where is the DISPERSER wreck located?

The DISPERSER wreck is located at coordinates 58 59.941 N,2 57.696 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DISPERSER?

The seabed around the DISPERSER lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the DISPERSER sink?

The DISPERSER sank on Apr 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DISPERSER discovered?

The wreck of the DISPERSER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the DISPERSER belong to?

The DISPERSER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DISPERSER carrying?

The DISPERSER was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the DISPERSER?

The DISPERSER had a tonnage of 313 tons.

What type of wreck is the DISPERSER?

The DISPERSER is classified as a steam ship.

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