Dundee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dundee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 26.414 N,0 2.531 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.440233
  • Longitude: -0.042183
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNDEE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 7.5 m
Width 2.5 m
Draught 1.2
Tonnage 5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Dundee sank in the English Channel near the coast of France, with precise GPS coordinates at 49 26.414 N, 0 2.531 W. Originally recorded in June 1996 and further investigated by French wreck records through 1998, the site was updated with exact positioning in June 2013. While the exact least depth has not yet been determined, the underwater obstruction has been successfully explored by divers.

Surveying Details

HH256/420/03 19.6.96 SANK IN 492628N, 000227W. (CHERBOURG LOCAL NO 1213). WAIT FURTHER. NCA. HH351/490/02 13.2.97 DW IN 492628N, 000227W. (FR WK RECORDS 1997 NO.14590858). - NM 1631/97. HH351/490/02 30.4.97 DW IN 492628N, 000227W. (FRENCH NM 97 16 08). NCA. 11.3.98 LEAST DEPTH NOT YET DETERMINED. HAS BEEN DIVED. POSN BY GPS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). NCA. 18.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 4926.414N, 0002.531W.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH ANOTHER, 14MTR, SAILING VESSEL.

General Comments

GRP HULL

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FAQ

Where is the DUNDEE wreck located?

The DUNDEE wreck is located at coordinates 49 26.414 N,0 2.531 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNDEE?

The seabed around the DUNDEE lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DUNDEE discovered?

The wreck of the DUNDEE was discovered in 1996.

What country did the DUNDEE belong to?

The DUNDEE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the DUNDEE?

The DUNDEE had a tonnage of 5 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNDEE?

The DUNDEE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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