Dublin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dublin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.611 N,3 38.072 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.493517
  • Longitude: -3.634533
Wreck Depth 22.94 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUBLIN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 55.9
Sonar Width 8.9
Shadow Height 10.4
Orientation 115
Tonnage 476
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1888
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 062.5,038.4,002.4,075.0
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H5828/48 3.8.48 INS AS WK 11FMS. (HMS SEAGULL, HN 5/48). - NM 1970/48. H1893/64 11.3.68 EXAM'D IN 532936N, 033800W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70 IN GEN DEPTH 95FT. SCOUR DEPTH 97FT. SEABED - SAND AND SMALL STONES. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 13/67). POSN AMENDED. BR STD. H1310/84/37 5.11.84 DIVED ON 27.7.84. BELIEVED TO BE WK OF SS ALBANIAN, BUT NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED. HIGHEST PART OF WK STANDS 5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH OF 32MTRS (U). WELL BROKEN-UP. IN POSN 532936N, 033748W. (P L SMITH, 22.10.84). NCA. HH100/351/01 5.5.89 BELL INSCRIBED 'DUBLIN' RECENTLY RECOVERED FROM THIS WK, WHICH STANDS UPRIGHT, ABOUT 7MTRS HIGH, AND WITH HUGE TRAWL NET OVER ITS STERN. (K. HURLEY, 10.4.89). HH100/351/05 7.8.92 CENTRAL HUB OF HELM HAS BEEN RECOVERED FROM THIS WK. INSCRIBED 'DUBLIN 1866'. (K HURLEY, 6.7.92). HH100/351/06 29.3.93 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN. LIES UPRIGHT BUT BADLY CORRODED. (C HOLDEN, 27.3.93). HH100/351/08 8.9.94 STEERING PEDESTAL WITH 'DUBLIN 1866' STAMPED ON IT WAS LOCATED. (J B WILSON, LTR DTD 15.8.94). HH090/704/01 17.12.96 EXAM'D 7.6.96 IN 532936.6N, 033804.8W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 22.7, FOUL 22.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.4 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. CONSIDERABLE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 704). BR STD. HH090/704/01 19.12.96 ERROR IN TIDAL REDUCTION OF HI 704. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. AMENDED TO WK 20.8MTRS. HH090/704/01 9.4.97 SWEPT CLEAR 23.1, FOUL 23.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.0MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 704). BR STD. SEP 2020/000174024 4.8.20 EXAM�D 5.2.20 IN 5329.611N, 0338.072W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.94MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 55.9MTRS, WIDTH 8.9MTRS, HT 10.14MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 62.8MTRS, WIDTH 38.4MTRS, 2.4MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 75DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1571). AMEND TO DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN DUBLIN BY WALPOLE AND WEBB IN 1866. 350 HP ENGINES. OWNED BY THE UNITED KINGDOM SCREW COL CO, MANAGERS R TEDCASTLE, REGISTERED IN DUBLIN. THE DOLPHIN LEFT THE RIVER MERSEY ON FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER, BOUND FROM GARSTON FOR DUBLIN WITH GENERAL CARGO AND PASSENGERS. IN THE EARLY HOURS OF THE MORNING SHE WAS STRUCK AMIDSHIPS BY THE PADDLE STEAMER 'LONGFORD' BELONGING TO THE CITY OF DUBLIN STEAM PACKET COMPANY. SHE SANK ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. THE CREW AND PASSENGERS MADE THEIR ESCAPE IN THE BOATS, WHICH WERE THEN TOWED BY THE LONGFORD INTO THE MERSEY.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 29.611 N,3 38.072 W
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FAQ

Where is the DUBLIN wreck located?

The DUBLIN wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.611 N,3 38.072 W.

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

The DUBLIN lies at a depth of about 22.94 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.611 N,3 38.072 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUBLIN?

The seabed around the DUBLIN lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the DUBLIN sink?

The DUBLIN sank on Oct 26, 1888.

When was the wreck of the DUBLIN discovered?

The wreck of the DUBLIN was discovered in 1948.

What country did the DUBLIN belong to?

The DUBLIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUBLIN carrying?

The DUBLIN was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DUBLIN?

The DUBLIN had a tonnage of 476 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUBLIN?

The DUBLIN is classified as a steam ship.

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