Dulwich Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dulwich Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.493 N,1 43.263 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.141550
  • Longitude: 1.721050
Wreck Depth 23.36 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DULWICH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 36.5
Sonar Width 8.5
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 68
Tonnage 1460
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1917
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 081.2,,004.5,029.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 7 MILES N BY E HALF E FROM SHIPWASH LTV. (WW1SL). H4282/26 14.10.26 INS DW(PA) (1917). H7335/27 9.11.27 LEAST DEPTH OVER WRECK 66FT. DEPTH IN VICINITY 84FT. (TH 1927). BR STD. H4167/59 1.6.60 AMEND TO WK 11FMS. NC 1543. 31.7.74 AMEND TO WK 20.1MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H2917/83 1.4.85 EXAM'D 16.10.84 IN 520827N, 014322E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.8 IN GEN DEPTH 27 TO 28MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 30.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.7 TO 7.7MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS APPROX. LYING, INTACT, 260/080 DEG. (SOISS, HI 196). BR STD. SEP 2016/000091759 22.8.17 EXAM'D 11.12.16; IN 5208.493N, 0143.263E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.36MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 36.5MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, HEIGHT 4.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 068/248 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 81.16MTRS, 4.49MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 029 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2017

Circumstances of loss

STEEL SS. SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE S METROPOLITAN GAS CO. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR LONDONG. CARGO COAL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UB-12. CREW OF 5 LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the DULWICH wreck located?

The DULWICH wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.493 N,1 43.263 E.

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

The DULWICH lies at a depth of about 23.36 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.493 N,1 43.263 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DULWICH?

The seabed around the DULWICH lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the DULWICH sink?

The DULWICH sank on Apr 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DULWICH discovered?

The wreck of the DULWICH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DULWICH belong to?

The DULWICH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DULWICH carrying?

The DULWICH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DULWICH?

The DULWICH had a tonnage of 1460 tons.

What type of wreck is the DULWICH?

The DULWICH is classified as a steam ship.

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