Dromore Castle Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Dromore castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.536 N,0 52.258 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.492267
  • Longitude: 0.870967
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DROMORE CASTLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.7
Orientation 120
Tonnage 5242
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H04278/41 19.2.42 SUNK IN 532908N, 005200E. (TH, 16.12.41). INS AS DW WITH G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2) G 10S, CLOSE W. - NM 401/42. H04278/41 5.12.42 AMEND POSN TO 532958N, 005225E. - NM 2672/42. H04278/41 14.2.49 FOLLOWING DISPERSAL SWEPT CLEAR AT 24, FOUL AT 28FT IN GEN DEPTH 66FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43FT. POSN 532927N, 005204E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, JAN 1949). AMEND TO WK 4FMS, WITH G CON, GPFL(3) G 10S, CLOSE NE. - NM 274/49. H04278/41 1.9.49 FURTHER DISPERSAL. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 61FT. POSN 532927N, 005204E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, SEPT 1949). AMEND TO WK 7.5FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1767/49. 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 14MTRS [LAT]. NC 107. HH242/570/01 17.8.90 LOCATED IN 358850E, 5929356N [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. HAS NO ELEVATION. GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, MAR/APL 1990, M1577). AMEND POSN ONLY. BR STD. HH100/351/05 7.7.92 CONFIRMED BY LOCAL DIVERS AS WK OF DROMORE CASTLE. (LINDA O'CARROLL, 27.6.92). HH090/579/01 10.2.93 NOT FOUND. (SEATEAM, HI 579). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. HH090/593/01 4.1.94 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). NCA. SEP 2020/000235095 7.10.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). NFS. (UKHO-BDC & TRITON KNOLL OFFSHORE WIND LTD SURVEY 23.7.18-22.10.19). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 B7 HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNION CASTLE MAIL SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR LEIGTH. IN BALLAST. MINED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 29.536 N,0 52.258 E
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FAQ

Where is the DROMORE CASTLE wreck located?

The DROMORE CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.536 N,0 52.258 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DROMORE CASTLE?

The seabed around the DROMORE CASTLE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the DROMORE CASTLE sink?

The DROMORE CASTLE sank on Dec 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the DROMORE CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the DROMORE CASTLE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the DROMORE CASTLE belong to?

The DROMORE CASTLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DROMORE CASTLE carrying?

The DROMORE CASTLE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DROMORE CASTLE?

The DROMORE CASTLE had a tonnage of 5242 tons.

What type of wreck is the DROMORE CASTLE?

The DROMORE CASTLE is classified as a steam ship.

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