Dunbar Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dunbar castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.696 N,1 36.255 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.378267
  • Longitude: 1.604250
Wreck Depth 15.251 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNBAR CASTLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 143.6 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 180.5
Sonar Width 73.5
Shadow Height 1.9
Orientation 2
Tonnage 10002
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 083.0,,001.9,350.0
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H092/40 15.1.40 PFNM 113/40 ISSUED. H0312/40 3.4.40 DW IN 562251N, 013615E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 855/40. H092/40 23.3.45 INS G CAN BUOY GPFL(3)G.10S 206DEGS 1CABLE FROM WK. - NM 829/45. H092/40 5.9.45 INS MAST. - NM 2705/45. H092/40 1.6.50 LOCATED BY OROPESA SWEEP 20.4.50 IN 512242N, 013620E USING HSA. AFTER DISPERSAL CLEAR AT 45FT FOUL AT 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52FT IN GEN DEPTH 56FT. SCOUR 60FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 9.5.50 & TH). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 1044/50. H932/53 22.6.59 A SMALL BUT WELL DEFINED SPIKE 6FT HIGH IN 512242N, 013621E WHICH GAVE A FAIRLY CLEAR A/S ECHO AND A SHALLOW SCOUR 8FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 52FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 54FT. SEABED SAND AND SMALL STONES. (HMS FRANKLIN, 29.1.53). 24.9.68 NOW CHARTED AS WK 7FMS 2FT [LAT]. 13.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS WK 13.4MT S. NC 1828. H2538/79 5.4.79 EXAM'D 14.9.78 IN 512238N, 013618E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.97MTRS, LENGTH ?18MTRS. LYING 155/335 DEGS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 63/79). AMEND TO WK 15MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090682/01 21.11.95 EXAM'D 22.9.95 IN 512240.1N, 013615.2E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 14.7, FOUL 15MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.7 IN GEN DEPTH 16.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.75MTS. NO DCS3 HT. COVERS 230MTRS BY 57MTRS. LIES 173/353DEGS. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 682). BR STD. SEP 2018/000061842 16.7.18 EXAM'D 19.12.17; WK LOCATED IN 5122.696N, 0136.255E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.25MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS, LENGTH 180.5MTRS, WIDTH 73.5MTRS, HEIGHT 1.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 002/182DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 83MTRS, 1.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 350 DEGS. WRECK IS WELL BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). AMEND DW 15.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY UNION CASTLE MAIL SS CO. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BEIRA. MINED. 9 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.696 N,1 36.255 E
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FAQ

Where is the DUNBAR CASTLE wreck located?

The DUNBAR CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.696 N,1 36.255 E.

How deep is the DUNBAR CASTLE and where exactly is it located?

The DUNBAR CASTLE lies at a depth of about 15.251 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.696 N,1 36.255 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNBAR CASTLE?

The seabed around the DUNBAR CASTLE lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the DUNBAR CASTLE sink?

The DUNBAR CASTLE sank on Jan 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DUNBAR CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the DUNBAR CASTLE was discovered in 1950.

What country did the DUNBAR CASTLE belong to?

The DUNBAR CASTLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUNBAR CASTLE carrying?

The DUNBAR CASTLE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DUNBAR CASTLE?

The DUNBAR CASTLE had a tonnage of 10002 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNBAR CASTLE?

The DUNBAR CASTLE is classified as a steam ship.

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