Dovey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dovey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 25.354 N,1 28.888 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.422567
  • Longitude: 1.481467
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOVEY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 160
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 SUNK 50 MILES E BY S OF SPURN POINT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 532520N, 012900E, APPROX. HH090/560/01 16.2.93 NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 560). HH090/592/01 20.10.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 592).
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2000

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the DOVEY wreck located?

The DOVEY wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.354 N,1 28.888 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOVEY?

The seabed around the DOVEY lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the DOVEY sink?

The DOVEY sank on Nov 6, 1915.

When was the wreck of the DOVEY discovered?

The wreck of the DOVEY was discovered in 1915.

What country did the DOVEY belong to?

The DOVEY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DOVEY?

The DOVEY had a tonnage of 160 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOVEY?

The DOVEY is classified as a trawler.