Dutton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dutton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.785 N,4 8.268 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.363083
  • Longitude: -4.137800
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUTTON
Type East Indiaman
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1796
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Surveying Details 27.8.70 VESSEL PARTED FROM HER ANCHORS AND WENT ONTO THE ROCKS UNDER THE CITADEL. (HISTORY OF SHIPWRECKS, VOL II, P256). POSN 502145N, 040812W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 1999

Circumstances of loss

THE VESSEL WAS AT ANCHOR WITH ABOUT 500 PERSONS ABOARD WHEN SHE PARTED FROM HER ANCHORS AND WENT ONTO THE ROCKS UNDER THE CITADEL. WITH SOME DIFFICULTY A LINE WAS GOT TO THE SHIP AND ALL ON BOARD WERE TAKEN ASHORE. VERY SOON AFTERWARDS THE VESSEL BROKE UP. (HISTORY OF SHIPWRECKS VOL II, P256).

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FAQ

Where is the DUTTON wreck located?

The DUTTON wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.785 N,4 8.268 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUTTON?

The seabed around the DUTTON lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the DUTTON sink?

The DUTTON sank on Jan 26, 1796.

When was the wreck of the DUTTON discovered?

The wreck of the DUTTON was discovered in 1970.

What type of wreck is the DUTTON?

The DUTTON is classified as a east indiaman.

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