Dora Oldendorff Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dora oldendorff Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 40 N,9 22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.666667
  • Longitude: -9.366667
Water Depth 3340 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DORA OLDENDORFF
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Tonnage 2703
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1947
Original Detection Year 1947
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the DORA OLDENDORFF is located at coordinates 47 40 N, 9 22 W in the Atlantic Ocean. Historical survey records show the vessel sailed on February 2, 1947, and subsequently sank on February 5, 1947, with official hydrographic reports noting its position at 474000N, 092200W.

Surveying Details

H01965/48 24.6.69 SCUTTLED IN POSN 474000N, 092200W. H4169/87 16.7.87 SAILED 2.2.47, SUNK ON 5.2.47 IN POSN 474000N, 092200W. (D/NHB/9/7/1 LOOSE MINUTE DTD 29.6.87).

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED WITH CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 40 N,9 22 W
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FAQ

Where is the DORA OLDENDORFF wreck located?

The DORA OLDENDORFF wreck is located at coordinates 47 40 N,9 22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DORA OLDENDORFF?

The seabed around the DORA OLDENDORFF lies at approximately 3340 meters deep.

When did the DORA OLDENDORFF sink?

The DORA OLDENDORFF sank on Feb 5, 1947.

When was the wreck of the DORA OLDENDORFF discovered?

The wreck of the DORA OLDENDORFF was discovered in 1947.

What country did the DORA OLDENDORFF belong to?

The DORA OLDENDORFF belonged to DE.

What cargo was the DORA OLDENDORFF carrying?

The DORA OLDENDORFF was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the DORA OLDENDORFF?

The DORA OLDENDORFF had a tonnage of 2703 tons.

What type of wreck is the DORA OLDENDORFF?

The DORA OLDENDORFF is classified as a steam ship.

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