John Dunkin Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
John dunkin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
57 53.848 N,3 2.842 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 57.897467
- Longitude: -3.047367
|
| Wreck Depth |
81 m
|
| Water Depth |
87 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
JOHN DUNKIN |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Shadow Height |
5.3 |
| Orientation |
45 |
| Tonnage |
202 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 11, 1941
|
| Bottom Texture |
Gravel |
| Original Detection Year |
1941 |
| Last Detection Year |
1986 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 8, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck JOHN DUNCAN is a charted underwater obstruction located in the North Sea off the coast of Caithness, Scotland, near the Pentland Firth. The wreck rests at the charted position of 57 53.848 N, 3 2.842 W. Official hydrographic surveys identify the site as a small, broken wreck lying in a northeast-to-southwest orientation. Detailed sonar and echo sounder examinations conducted by the Royal Navy confirm the wreck lies at a depth of approximately 81.7 meters within a general seabed depth of 87 meters. The site shows no significant seabed scour, and the structure is recorded with a height of 5.3 meters above the seafloor. First reported by local fishing skippers and subsequently verified through precise hydrographic survey methods, this maritime obstacle is a known navigational hazard for mariners operating in these Scottish coastal waters.
Surveying Details
H4734/63 20.1.64 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 575448N, 030250W. POSN BY DECCA. SUPPLIED BY LT CDR J RALPH RNR, FISHING SKIPPER. (HMS DUNCAN, 26.11.63). NCA. 1.12.70 INS AS NDW IN 575448N, 030250W. BR STD. H1270/81 15.11.84 AMEND POSN TO 575354N, 030240W. BR STD. H2336/84 5.8.86 WK OF JOHN DUNCAN REPORTED IN 575350N, 030234W BY LOCAL FISHING SKIPPER. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). NCA. H2336/84 26.3.87 EXAM'D 5.12.86 IN 575352N, 030245W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 81.7 IN GEN DEPTH 87MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS. SMALL WK, LYING NE/SW. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). AMEND TO WK 81MTRS. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE BUCKIE FOR FISHING GROUNDS. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT 13 MILES N BY E FROM BUCKIE. 1 MAN LOST, 8 RECOVERED. (WW2SL & LL WW2).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
57 53.848 N,3 2.842 W
John Dunkin on Wreck Map
John Dunkin Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the JOHN DUNKIN wreck located?
The JOHN DUNKIN wreck is located at coordinates 57 53.848 N,3 2.842 W.
How deep is the JOHN DUNKIN and where exactly is it located?
The JOHN DUNKIN lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 57 53.848 N,3 2.842 W.
How deep is the seabed around the JOHN DUNKIN?
The seabed around the JOHN DUNKIN lies at approximately 87 meters deep.
When did the JOHN DUNKIN sink?
The JOHN DUNKIN sank on Feb 11, 1941.
When was the wreck of the JOHN DUNKIN discovered?
The wreck of the JOHN DUNKIN was discovered in 1941.
What country did the JOHN DUNKIN belong to?
The JOHN DUNKIN belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the JOHN DUNKIN?
The JOHN DUNKIN had a tonnage of 202 tons.
What type of wreck is the JOHN DUNKIN?
The JOHN DUNKIN is classified as a trawler.
General Comments
SMALL WK