Dotterel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dotterel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 48.076 N,1 33.452 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.801267
  • Longitude: 1.557533
Wreck Depth 15.1 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOTTEREL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1596
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 4.75M N BY E FROM BOULOGNE PIER. (BMVS). H1755/16 POSN 504805N, 013332E WITH BUOY CLOSE E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 153/16. H5296/18 BUOY DRIFTED TO EASTWARD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7386/18 10.12.18 WK IN 504818N, 013342E. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (FRENCH LIST OF WRECKS) H6391/19 POSN 504850N, 013850E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7386/18 5.2.19 CHART AS WRECK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 504805N, 013332E WITH WRECK BUOY CLOSE E. BR STD. H7143/19 27.9.19 WK 2.75FMS IN 504812N. 013342E. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H6343/20 8.9.20 MARKED BY GREEN BUOY SURMOUNTED BY CONE POINT UPPERMOST IN 504810N, 013339E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2961/22 18.5.22 POSN 504810N, 013341E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4325/22 12.7.22 NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (PARIS NM 26/851/22). H6396/24 23.9.24 GREEN WRECK BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NMS 37/1772 & 26/851/2). - NM. H8599/24 INS WK 6.75FMS IN LIEU OF WK 2.75FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM. H3954/25 16.6.25 LEAST DEPTH OF 13MTRS [7FMS] REPORTED. (FRENCH CHARTS). BR STD. 10.9.73 NOW CHARTED IN 504806N, 013341E ON NC 1892. H2981/78 11.3.85 WK 15.1 MTRS IN 504808.5N, 013336E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 85 05 36). BR STD. 6.11.97 NOW CHARTED IN 504803N, 013336E [OGB]. NE 1892. SEP 2006/000373179 13.9.06 SHOWN AS WK 15.1MTRS ON FRENCH 6824 [4TH EDN 2006]. BA 1892 CORRECT, INS ON BA 2451. - NM 5088/06. 10.8.12 [WGD] POSN: 5048.076N, 0133.452E.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2012

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1904 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CORK STEAMSHIP CO., STRUCK A MINE AND SANK 4.75M N BY E OF BOULOGNE PIER WHILST EN ROUTE FROM MANCHESTER TO DUNKIRK. FIVE LIVES LOST, CAPTAIN SURVIVED. (LL WW1 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the DOTTEREL wreck located?

The DOTTEREL wreck is located at coordinates 50 48.076 N,1 33.452 E.

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

The DOTTEREL lies at a depth of about 15.1 meters and is located at coordinates 50 48.076 N,1 33.452 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOTTEREL?

The seabed around the DOTTEREL lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the DOTTEREL sink?

The DOTTEREL sank on Nov 29, 1915.

When was the wreck of the DOTTEREL discovered?

The wreck of the DOTTEREL was discovered in 1915.

What country did the DOTTEREL belong to?

The DOTTEREL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DOTTEREL carrying?

The DOTTEREL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DOTTEREL?

The DOTTEREL had a tonnage of 1596 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOTTEREL?

The DOTTEREL is classified as a steam ship.

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