Dunrobin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dunrobin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 8.273 N,5 29.256 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.137883
  • Longitude: -5.487600
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNROBIN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3617
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 49M SW BY S HALF S FROM LIZARD. (WW1SL). SONAR CONTACT IN APPROX 490800N, 052800W. (AUBD 2675A/40). 30.12.77 WK 100MTRS SHOWN IN 490819.8N, 052909.6W ON FRENCH 6680 & IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. PRESUMED TO BE 'DUNROBIN'. NC 2649. [SEE ALSO WK 22693]. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK PD 100MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. NC 2644. 24.2.09 SHOWN IN 4908.273N, 0529.256W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE 45M SW BY S HALF S OF THE LIZARD. PASSAGE ALMERIA FOR THE TYNE. (LL WW1). BUILT IN 1903 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 300 NHP FOR 9 KNOTS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUTHERLAND SS CO. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 49M SW BY S 0.5 S OF THE LIZARD. 31 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

See Also: 22693

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FAQ

Where is the DUNROBIN wreck located?

The DUNROBIN wreck is located at coordinates 49 8.273 N,5 29.256 W.

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

The DUNROBIN lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 49 8.273 N,5 29.256 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNROBIN?

The seabed around the DUNROBIN lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the DUNROBIN sink?

The DUNROBIN sank on Nov 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DUNROBIN discovered?

The wreck of the DUNROBIN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DUNROBIN belong to?

The DUNROBIN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DUNROBIN?

The DUNROBIN had a tonnage of 3617 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNROBIN?

The DUNROBIN is classified as a steam ship.

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