Dungrange Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dungrange Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.992 N,1 42.242 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.183200
  • Longitude: -1.704033
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNGRANGE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64.9 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 150
Tonnage 621
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1944
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions ,,003.8,
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H6881/55 18.10.55 H6881/55 18.10.55 WK 24FMS IN 501057N, 014204W IN GEN DEPTH 31FMS. SCOUR 34FMS. SEABED SAND & SHELL. (HMS SCOTT). BR STD. H2829/72 3.5.72 H2829/72 3.5.72 WK 44MTRS, IN 501045N, 014150W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 72 15 10). NCA. 22.1.80 22.1.80 NOW SHOWN AS WK PA 44MTRS ON FR 878 [1979 EDN]. NCA. 2.2.90 2.2.90 SHOWN AS WK 44MTRS IN 501057N, 014200W [EUR] ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. NCA. HH090/588/01 2.11.93 HH090/588/01 2.11.93 EXAM'D 19.6.93 IN 501059.5N, 014214.5W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.7 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. SCOUR 3.8MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS, LENGTH 95MTRS, BREADTH 26MTRS. LARGE UPRIGHT, INTACT WK LYING 150/330DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 588). BR STD. HH100/351/10 23.11.95 HH100/351/10 23.11.95 IDENTIFIED AS THE DUNGRANGE. LIES SCATTERED OVER THE SEABED AND HAS 2 BOILERS, ENGINE, COUNTER STERN AND IRON PROP. (J WELSH). NCA. 1.12.06 1.12.06 DIVED 14.9.06 IN LISTED POSN. LENGTH 60-70MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS (ESTIMATES). STANDS 10MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. BOLT UPRIGHT. BRIDGE IS VERY INTACT, TOWARDS THE BOWS PLATES HAVE ROTTED AWAY AND ONLY RIBS REMAIN. NEITHER AMMUNITION NOR LORRIES SIGHTED. WAS IDENTIFIED BY BELL RECOVERED BY T BOYLES. (D WOODWARD). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Circumstances of loss

EX-YEWBANK, EX-OKEHAMPTON, EX-ABERDALE. BUILT IN 1914 BY J FULLERTON & CO, PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DUNGRANGE SS CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 90NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR THE NORMANDY LANDINGS AT JUNO BEACH. WAS FORMING UP IN CONVOY WHEN ATTACKED AND SUNK BY E-BOAT. HIT BY A SINGLE TORPEDO AND DISAPPEARED IN A GIGANTIC EXPLOSION. ONE CREW MEMBER AND ONE DEMS GUNNER SURVIVED. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the DUNGRANGE wreck located?

The DUNGRANGE wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.992 N,1 42.242 W.

How deep is the DUNGRANGE and where exactly is it located?

The DUNGRANGE lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.992 N,1 42.242 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNGRANGE?

The seabed around the DUNGRANGE lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the DUNGRANGE sink?

The DUNGRANGE sank on Jun 10, 1944.

When was the wreck of the DUNGRANGE discovered?

The wreck of the DUNGRANGE was discovered in 1955.

What country did the DUNGRANGE belong to?

The DUNGRANGE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUNGRANGE carrying?

The DUNGRANGE was carrying armament,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the DUNGRANGE?

The DUNGRANGE had a tonnage of 621 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNGRANGE?

The DUNGRANGE is classified as a steam ship.

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