Dorothy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dorothy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 51.607 N,76 9.688 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.860117
  • Longitude: -76.161467
Wreck Depth 21.64 m
Name DOROTHY
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY LNM38/29--SUBM WRECK OF THE SCREW STEAMER "DOROTHY" 2,873T 309.2FT IN LENGTH, A BEAM 48.2FT, A DRAFT OF 21.2FT AND A HIGHEST DECK ERECTION OF 96FT (THE BRIDGE) WITH A LEAST DEPTH OF 70FT. N TO M42FT/29--70FT LEAST DEPTH IN LAT 37-51-34.80N, LONG 76-09-43.2W FE220/79--OPR-E609-RU/HE-79; DANG SUBM WRECK CLEARED IN 2 DIRECTIONS WITH A LEAST DEPTH OF 57FT. NO HANG WAS OBTAINED. SHOAL SOUNDING OF 82 FT (UNCORRECTED) FOUND DURING FATHOMETER SEARCH. WRECK SHOWN ON SSS AS BEING IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION INTACT, LIES IN A NE-SW DIRECTION AND EXTENDS AT LEAST 44FT OFF THE BOTTOM IN 116FT OF WATER. RECOMMENDED LEAST DEPTH AND POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION AT OPPORTUNE TIME. WRECK LOCATED IN LAT 37-51-36.18N, LONG 76-09-41.30W. (UPDATE 3/89 LQ) H12040 12/7/09 - THE CHARTED 57-FOOT WRECK (DOROTHY) WAS LOCATED WITH 200% SIDE SCAN SONAR AND COMPLETE MULTIBEAM COVERAGE AT 37/51/36.419N, 76/09/41.274W. THE MULTIBEAM LEAST DEPTH IS 71 feet (21.6 METERS).

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FAQ

Where is the DOROTHY wreck located?

The DOROTHY wreck is located at coordinates 37 51.607 N,76 9.688 W.

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

The DOROTHY lies at a depth of about 21.64 meters and is located at coordinates 37 51.607 N,76 9.688 W.