Dorthea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dorthea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 39.46 N,3 48.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.657667
  • Longitude: 3.815000
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DORTHEA
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Tonnage 842
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The historic shipwreck known as the Dorothea, located at coordinates 55 39.46 N, 3 48.9 E, has a documented survey history involving multiple hydrographic updates. Originally confirmed by records matching position 55 39.30 N, 03 49.00 E, the wreck status underwent several administrative changes by maritime authorities. Early charts noted the position, while subsequent Danish fishery charts in 1972 placed the obstruction near 55 39.12 N, 03 50.30 E. Later international chart comparisons in 2004 revealed the wreck was no longer shown on modern Danish or German editions, leading to the wreck status being officially amended to dead and deleted from standard navigational records.

Surveying Details

10.4.16 POSN 553930N, 034900E. H3039/26 CONFIRMS LOSS & GIVES NAME ETC. H315/27 14.2.27 HAMENDED TO NDW PA (1916) IN 553930N, 034900E. NE 2182B. 2.3.71 AMEND NDW PA. BR STD. 30.6.72 SHOWN IN 553912N, 035030E ON DANISH FISHERY 5502 [1965 EDN]. NCA. 26.5.04 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 93 [APR'04 EDN], OR GERMAN 50 [JUN'03 EDN]. PLOTS IN GERMAN WATERS. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the DORTHEA wreck located?

The DORTHEA wreck is located at coordinates 55 39.46 N,3 48.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DORTHEA?

The seabed around the DORTHEA lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the DORTHEA sink?

The DORTHEA sank on Apr 10, 1916.

When was the wreck of the DORTHEA discovered?

The wreck of the DORTHEA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the DORTHEA belong to?

The DORTHEA belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the DORTHEA?

The DORTHEA had a tonnage of 842 tons.

What type of wreck is the DORTHEA?

The DORTHEA is classified as a steam ship.

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