Dolphin (Bow Section). Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Dolphin (bow section). Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.028 N,5 32.211 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.083800
  • Longitude: -5.536850
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOLPHIN (BOW SECTION).
Type trawler
Flag NL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as the Dolphin Bow Section was historically located at coordinates 50 5.028 N, 5 32.211 W off the coast near Mousehole in the UK. Official hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note that information and photographs were supplied by S Osbourne. Additional wreckage associated with the site included a stern section at 50 04.985 N, 05 32.189 W and a whaleback feature at 50 05.049 N, 05 32.170 W. Survey updates confirmed that the bow section of the Dolphin wreck has since been cut up and removed.

Surveying Details

HH232/410/03 28.6.01 ST IN POSN 5004.970N, 0532.24W APPROX [WGD] INFORMATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS SUPPLIED BY S OSBOURNE (UKHO). NCA. HH232/410/03 3.7.01 STERN SECTION IN 5004.985N, 0532.189W [WGD], BOW SECTION IN 5005.028N, 0532.211W [WGD], WHALEBACK IN 5005.049N, 0532.170W [WGD]. (E F WALLIS, MOUSEHOLE HM, CHART CUTTING REC'D 3.7.01). INS AS ST. BR STD. HH232/410/03 21.12.01 BOW SECTION HAS BEEN CUT UP AND REMOVED. (WALLIS, MOUSEHOLE HM/CB1A TELCON). AMENDED LIFT. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

GUARD DUTY FOR CABLE LAYING. DEVELOPED ENGINE TROUBLE AND RAN AGROUND.

General Comments

SEE ALSO WK RECORDS [59489] & [59532]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 5.028 N,5 32.211 W
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FAQ

Where is the DOLPHIN (BOW SECTION). wreck located?

The DOLPHIN (BOW SECTION). wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.028 N,5 32.211 W.

When was the wreck of the DOLPHIN (BOW SECTION). discovered?

The wreck of the DOLPHIN (BOW SECTION). was discovered in 2001.

What country did the DOLPHIN (BOW SECTION). belong to?

The DOLPHIN (BOW SECTION). belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the DOLPHIN (BOW SECTION).?

The DOLPHIN (BOW SECTION). is classified as a trawler.

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