Dundrum Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dundrum castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
14 37 N,42 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.616667
  • Longitude: 42.383333
Water Depth 400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNDRUM CASTLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Tonnage 5030
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.9.86 SANK IN 143700N, 422300E. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3). SEP 2012/000198771 9.10.12 NDWPD SHOWIN 1437.000N, 4223.000E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7518 [EDN 3 DTD 2012, 1:200,000]. NCA. SEP 2012/000248651 7.12.12 NDWPD IN 1437.0N, 4223.0E [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 49/167/12). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY MARLAND & WOLFF LTD, GREENOCK. PASSAGE SUEZ FOR LIVERPOOL. CAUGHT FIRE & SANK IN RED SEA. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3).

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FAQ

Where is the DUNDRUM CASTLE wreck located?

The DUNDRUM CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 14 37 N,42 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNDRUM CASTLE?

The seabed around the DUNDRUM CASTLE lies at approximately 400 meters deep.

When did the DUNDRUM CASTLE sink?

The DUNDRUM CASTLE sank on Apr 2, 1943.

When was the wreck of the DUNDRUM CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the DUNDRUM CASTLE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the DUNDRUM CASTLE belong to?

The DUNDRUM CASTLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DUNDRUM CASTLE?

The DUNDRUM CASTLE had a tonnage of 5030 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNDRUM CASTLE?

The DUNDRUM CASTLE is classified as a steam ship.