Dolcoath (Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dolcoath (part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.887 N,1 27.463 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.431450
  • Longitude: 1.457717
Wreck Depth 9.5 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOLCOATH (PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 23
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 2.3
Orientation 111
Tonnage 1706
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0020.0,,001.3,250
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 30.7.69 FOR DETAILS BEFORE 30.7.69 SEE OTHER PART OF DOLCOATH. H4527/69 30.7.69 PORTION (A) ONLY. EXAM'D 7.5.69 IN 512551N, 012733E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.3 IN GEN DEPTH 10.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 11.4MTRS. ONLY VERY SMALL PIECES OF WRECKAGE REMAINING IN THE SCOUR. CHART AS FOUL. (HMS EGERIA, HI 155/69). AMEND TO F. BR STD. H4761/69 19.7.72 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (HI 13/71). H2945/73 12.6.73 NOT FOUND WHILE BY DCS3 DURING ROUTE SURVEY. (GPO, MARINE BRANCH - K6615). NCA. H3179/74 5.12.77 LOCATED 13.10.77 IN 512552N, 012734E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.4 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. VERY SMALL IN AREA. (HMS EGERIA, ROS DTD 31.10.77). AMEND TO OBSTN 9.4MTRS. BR STD. H2538/79 24.10.79 EXAM'D 4.4.79 IN 512551N, 012733.6E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.3 IN GEN DEPTH 10.5MTRS. SCOUR 1.3MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 2.9MTRS BUT WK SITS IN SCOUR. LIES ROUGHLY E/W. STRONG SONAR CONTACT, THOUGH WK IS OBVIOUSLY BROKEN UP. (HMS ECHO, HI 60C/79). AMEND TO WK 9.3MTRS. BR STD. H3179/74 27.6.80 EXAM'D 22.4.80 IN 512551N, 012734E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 8.9, FOUL AT 9.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.0 IN GEN DEPTH 10.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 12.5MTRS. SEVERAL PARTS LYING IN SCOUR. LEAST DEPTH ON MAIN SE PORTION. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 60C/80). AMEND TO SW 8.9MTRS. - NM 1496/80. H2051/82 20.2.84 EXAM'D 8.11.83 IN 512551N, 012735E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.5 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. SCOUR 11.5MTRS. BROKEN UP, BUT COMPACT WRECKAGE, LYING NW/SE, WITH SCOUR TO THE SOUTH. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (HMS ECHO, HI 124). NCA. H2347/85 20.1.87 EXAM'D 27.9.86 IN 512551N, 012734E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER & HIFIX/6 [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.9 IN GEN DEPTH 10.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 11.1MTRS. SMALL PORTION OF WRECKAGE WHICH CAUSES A CONSIDERABLE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LIES APPROX NW/SE. (NP 1016, HI 314A). H3936/88 19.2.90 EXAM'D IN 512551N, 012734E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.1MTRS. WIRE SWEEP PASSED CLEAR AT 9.7MTRS. WEATHER CONDITIONS PREVENTED FURTHER SWEEPING ATTEMPT. LIES APPROX NE/SW. PRODUCED A MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 458). NCA H3936/88 3.4.90 EXAM'D 8.9.90. SCOUR DEPTH 12MTRS. GEN DEPTH 10.5MTRS. (NP 1016). NFA. HH090/657/01 3.10.95 EXAM'D 23.8.95 IN 512151.5N, 012733.5E [OGB] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 8.9, FOUL 9.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.2 IN GEN DEPTH 10.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. NO OBVIOUS ORIENTATION. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT IN A SMALL SCOUR. (NP 1016, HI 657). HH090/770/01 21.9.98 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 770). NCA. HH090/939/01 11.9.01 EXAM'D 21.6.01 IN 5125.891N, 0127.463E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 9.4, FOUL 9.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.8 IN GEN DEPTH 10.3MTRS. SCOUR 1.3MTRS DEEP, LENGTH 20MTRS. COVERS SOME 20 X 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 1MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. POORLY DEFINED. (NP 1016, HI 939). AN AREA OF DEBRIS. AMEND TO SW 9.4MTRS. BR STD. H091/255/01 26.9.07 EXAM'D 1.6.07 IN 5125.887N, 0127.463E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 9.5, FOUL 9.7MTRS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.20 IN GEN DEPTH 11.5MTRS. LENGTH 23MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 2.3MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. BURIED WK. (NETSURVEY, HI 1225). TWO ITEMS OF DEBRIS, ONE SIGNIFICANTLY LARGER, WITH SCOUR LEADING WSW. AMEND SW 9.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 26, 2007

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

2 ITEMS OF DEBRIS WITH SCOUR TO WSW

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FAQ

Where is the DOLCOATH (PART) wreck located?

The DOLCOATH (PART) wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.887 N,1 27.463 E.

How deep is the DOLCOATH (PART) and where exactly is it located?

The DOLCOATH (PART) lies at a depth of about 9.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25.887 N,1 27.463 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOLCOATH (PART)?

The seabed around the DOLCOATH (PART) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the DOLCOATH (PART) sink?

The DOLCOATH (PART) sank on May 10, 1916.

When was the wreck of the DOLCOATH (PART) discovered?

The wreck of the DOLCOATH (PART) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the DOLCOATH (PART) belong to?

The DOLCOATH (PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DOLCOATH (PART) carrying?

The DOLCOATH (PART) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DOLCOATH (PART)?

The DOLCOATH (PART) had a tonnage of 1706 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOLCOATH (PART)?

The DOLCOATH (PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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