Where is the DUNASKIN wreck located?

The DUNASKIN wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.111 N,5 40.292 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNASKIN?

The seabed around the DUNASKIN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

The DUNASKIN sank on Jan 1, 1857.

The wreck of the DUNASKIN was discovered in 1857.

The DUNASKIN was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

The DUNASKIN had a tonnage of 122 tons.

The DUNASKIN is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	distributed remains of wreck
Dunaskin Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	50 2.111 N,5 40.292 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 50.035183 Longitude: -5.671533
Water Depth	13 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	DUNASKIN
Type	steam ship
Flag	GB
Tonnage	122
Tonnage Type	net
Cargo	foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jan 1, 1857
Original Detection Year	1857
Last Detection Year	1987
Original Source	diver
Surveying Details	H2979/74 21.11.74 WK LOCATED IN 500204.5N, 054014W USING DECCA APPROX 2.5C S OF PORTHGWAMA VILLAGE. SCATTERED AMONGST ROCKS & OBSCURED BY WEED. MOST OF THE ACTUAL PLATE HAS BEEN SWEPT AWAY BY THE SEA BUT THE THICKER PARTS, IE SHAFT, ENGINE & PARTS OF THE BOILER PLUS KEEL ETC ARE STILL THERE. NON FERROUS PARTS SALVAGED MANY YEARS AGO LIE ON OR NEAR HELLA ROCK. (E GILES, 9.11.74). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1283/87/172 28.4.87 DIVED ON RECENTLY IN GEN DEPTHS OF 10-15MTRS. METAL PLATES LYING IN GULLIES, INTACT SHIP'S BOILER APPROX 5MTRS IN DIAMETER & STANDING 4MTRS OFF THE SEABED, SURROUNDED BY PIECES OF MACHINERY IE WINCHES, A LOT OF BRASS STILL PRESENT. (R J GRANTHAM).
Last Amended Date	Jun 8, 1999

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