Dorothy J (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
Dorothy j (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 4.145 N,1 11.123 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 51.069083
- Longitude: 1.185383
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| Water Depth |
24 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
9.8 m |
| Sonar Length |
10 |
| Shadow Height |
0.5 |
| Orientation |
170 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 24, 1990
|
| Scour Dimensions |
0040.0,,000.5,025 |
| Original Detection Year |
1990 |
| Last Detection Year |
2010 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 27, 2011 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the vessel possibly identified as DOROTHY J is located in the North Sea off the coast of Suffolk, England, at coordinates 51 4.145 N, 1 11.123 E. Originally reported sunk nearby in 1990, the site was officially located in 2010. The underwater obstruction sits at a depth of 23.58 meters and appears to be in a collapsed state, with only the bow and stern sections evident. The wreckage measures approximately 10 meters in length and lies on a 170/350-degree orientation. Minor seabed scouring has been observed at both ends of the wreck, leading in an east-northeasterly direction. The site is currently charted as a foul obstruction for navigation purposes.
Surveying Details
HH232/350/01 8.3.90 SANK IN PA 510412N, 011054E. (MRSC DOVER, TLX DTD 24.2.90). AREA EXAM'D BY THL LODESMAN 25.2.90 USING E/S AND SONAR. NOTHING FOUND. OWNER THOUGHT VESSEL WAS BEING CARRIED BY NE-GOING TIDE WHEN SINKING. (OCC, TH, 25.2.90). FOR FILING ONLY. 27.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5104.145N, 0111.123E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.58MTRS. LENGTH 1MTR, WIDTH 1MTR, HT 0.5MTR (SIC). APPEARS TO HAVE COLLAPSED WITH ONLY BOW AND STERN EVIDENT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). LENGTH PROBABLY 10MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS WITH MINOR SCOURS FROM BOTH ENDS LEADING ENE. INS AS FOUL. BR STD.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 4.145 N,1 11.123 E
Dorothy J (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Dorothy J (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.145 N,1 11.123 E.
How deep is the seabed around the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.
When did the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) sink?
The DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 24, 1990.
When was the wreck of the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1990.
What country did the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY)?
The DOROTHY J (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
?HULL WITH ONLY BOW & STERN EVIDENT