Dunraven Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dunraven Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 42.367 N,34 7.033 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.706117
  • Longitude: 34.117217
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNRAVEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1613
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1876
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 25.3.80 STRANDED ON SHA'B ALI REEF & LATER SANK IN DEEP WATER, OVER 100FT, CLOSE TO THE REEF IN 274700N, 335200E APPROX. LYING UPSIDE DOWN WITH 2 MASTS LYING NEARBY. ONE PROPELLER IDENTIFIED BY ISRAELI DIVERS FROM CROCKERY FOUND & NAME ON HULL. (BBC TV WORLD ABOUT US, 23.3.80) NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 6.6.90 CONFIRMED THAT DUNRAVEN LIES IN 274218N, 340730E APPROX, JUST OFF BEACON ROCK, SHAB MUHMUD. HAS BEEN DIVED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. UPSIDE DOWN, 1 MAST LYING NEARBY. (MR D WRIGHT/G FURSE, TELECON 6.6.90) ASKED TO CONFIRM IN WRITING, QUITE DIFFERING POSN FROM BBC, BUT MR WRIGHT CONFIDENT THAT LOCAL ISREALI DIVERS REFER TO THIS WK AS DUNRAVEN. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1873 BY MITCHELL & CO OF NEWCASTLE, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 140 NHP FOR 8 KNOTS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W MILBURN OF LONDON. MACHINERY BY HUMPHRYS AND TENNANT, NEWCASTLE. STRANDED ON SHA'B ALI REEF & LATER SANK IN DEEP WATER, WHILST ON PASSAGE KARACHI FOR UK.

General Comments

LIES UPSIDE DOWN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 42.367 N,34 7.033 E
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FAQ

Where is the DUNRAVEN wreck located?

The DUNRAVEN wreck is located at coordinates 27 42.367 N,34 7.033 E.

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

The DUNRAVEN lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 27 42.367 N,34 7.033 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNRAVEN?

The seabed around the DUNRAVEN lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the DUNRAVEN sink?

The DUNRAVEN sank on Apr 28, 1876.

When was the wreck of the DUNRAVEN discovered?

The wreck of the DUNRAVEN was discovered in 1980.

What country did the DUNRAVEN belong to?

The DUNRAVEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUNRAVEN carrying?

The DUNRAVEN was carrying timber,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the DUNRAVEN?

The DUNRAVEN had a tonnage of 1613 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNRAVEN?

The DUNRAVEN is classified as a steam ship.

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