Hms Dunoon (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms dunoon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 46.177 N,2 30.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.769617
  • Longitude: 2.501667
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.1
Sonar Length 62
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 45
Tonnage 710
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,003.5,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0439/40 13.5.40 SANK OFF SMITHS KNOLL IN 524500N, 022700E, APPROX. (M/S SUMMARY). NCA. H3730/69 19.9.69 NOT FOUND DURING GENERAL AREA SONAR SEAQRCH. (HMS BULLDOG, 1969). H3835/86 16.3.88 WK EXAM'D 30.6.87 IN 524609N, 023013E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 35.8, FOUL AT 36.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.1 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. SCOUR 3.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH 62MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEG, BOW N. BOW SECTION APPEARS TO HAVE CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. LEAST E/S DEPTH MAY HAVE RESULTED FROM A SAND PLUME. (NP 1008, HI 354). CHART AS SW 35MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 1999

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

INTACT, BOW NE, BOW PROBABLY DAMAGED

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FAQ

Where is the HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 46.177 N,2 30.1 E.

How deep is the HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 52 46.177 N,2 30.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY) sank on May 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 710 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS DUNOON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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