Dooster-Deb Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dooster-deb Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
18 11.7 N,63 6.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.195000
  • Longitude: -63.104167
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOOSTER-DEB
Type freighter
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 26, 1996

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the freighter Dooster-Deb was previously reported at coordinates 18 11.7 N, 63 6.25 W along the southern shore of Road Bay. Following historical surveying and investigations, including a 1996 report by HMS Campbeltown and a 2017 Fugro lidar survey, the wreck no longer exists at this location. It has been officially classified as dead and removed from navigation charts as it poses no hazard to navigation in the area.

Surveying Details

H1277/88 10.1.89 WK OF FREIGHTER 'DOOSTER-DEB' LIES IN SURF ON SOUTHERN SHORE OF ROAD BAY. NOT A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (ST MARTIN - ST KITTS & NEVIS CRUISING GUIDE P83). POSN FROM DIAGRAM 181142N, 630615W. INS AS ST. BR STD. 21.11.91 LEGEND PA ADDED AS POSN TAKEN FROM DIAGRAM. NE 2079. HH671/450/02 26.6.96 WK DOES NOT EXIST. (HMS CAMPBELTOWN, HN DTD 10.6.96). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 2460/96. SEP 2017/000037107 24.7.17 WK NOT SEEN IN LIDAR SURVEY 2017. (FUGRO LIDAR SURVEY 2017, HI 1535). NFA.

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FAQ

Where is the DOOSTER-DEB wreck located?

The DOOSTER-DEB wreck is located at coordinates 18 11.7 N,63 6.25 W.

When was the wreck of the DOOSTER-DEB discovered?

The wreck of the DOOSTER-DEB was discovered in 1989.

What type of wreck is the DOOSTER-DEB?

The DOOSTER-DEB is classified as a freighter.