Dorothy E Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dorothy e Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 22.712 N,3 25.758 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.378533
  • Longitude: -3.429300
Wreck Depth 6.3 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOROTHY E
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 8.5 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2921/85 16.4.85 WK 6.3MTRS LOCATED 283 DEG (T), 0.75 MILE FROM ABERTHAW CONCRETE OUTFALL TWR. IN 512241N, 032541W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.3 IN GEN DEPTH 8.8MTRS. NUMEROUS ROPES TRAILING TO SURFACE. (TH HARWICH, 4.3.85). - NM 1118/85. SEP 2018/000204444 20.9.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2018

Circumstances of loss

4.3.85 DEVELOPED A LEAK AND SANK QUICKLY. (LL 4.3.85)

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the DOROTHY E wreck located?

The DOROTHY E wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.712 N,3 25.758 W.

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

The DOROTHY E lies at a depth of about 6.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.712 N,3 25.758 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DOROTHY E?

The seabed around the DOROTHY E lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the DOROTHY E sink?

The DOROTHY E sank on Mar 2, 1985.

When was the wreck of the DOROTHY E discovered?

The wreck of the DOROTHY E was discovered in 1985.

What country did the DOROTHY E belong to?

The DOROTHY E belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DOROTHY E?

The DOROTHY E is classified as a fishing vessel.