Dorell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Dorell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 48.693 N,10 47.253 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.811550
  • Longitude: 10.787550
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name DORELL
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 60.7 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 496
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers E CARD, Q(3)10S AND W CARD SPAR.
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck DORELL is an underwater obstruction located in the waters of the Great Belt off the coast of Denmark at coordinates 55 48.693 N, 10 47.253 E. Historically recorded as a wreck with a least depth of 8 meters (4 fathoms 2 feet), salvage operations were conducted in 1990, and the wreck was subsequently lifted and removed to Nyborg to be broken up.

Surveying Details

HH162/350/01 27.2.90 WK 8MTRS [4FMS 2FT] IN 554844N, 104720E. MARKED BY E CARD BUOY, Q(3)10S, LAID ABOUT 50MTRS E & 'SEAMARK' W CARD BUOY, LAID ABOUT 75MTRS W. (DANISH NM 280T/90). - NM 789/90. HH162/350/01 18.6.90 SALVAGE WORK IN HAND. (DANISH NM 784T/90). NCA YET. HH160/350/01 9.7.90 BUOYS REMOVED. WK LIFTED AND TAKEN TO NYBORG TO BE BROKEN UP. (LL 30.6.90). - NM 2040/90.

Circumstances of loss

APPARENTLY SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED AND HOLED SHELL PLATING. LATER SETTLED AS CTL. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the DORELL wreck located?

The DORELL wreck is located at coordinates 55 48.693 N,10 47.253 E.

How deep is the DORELL and where exactly is it located?

The DORELL lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 55 48.693 N,10 47.253 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DORELL?

The seabed around the DORELL lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the DORELL sink?

The DORELL sank on Jan 24, 1990.

When was the wreck of the DORELL discovered?

The wreck of the DORELL was discovered in 1990.

What country did the DORELL belong to?

The DORELL belonged to NO.

What cargo was the DORELL carrying?

The DORELL was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the DORELL?

The DORELL had a tonnage of 496 tons.

What type of wreck is the DORELL?

The DORELL is classified as a motor vessel.

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