Dromara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dromara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 25.361 N,3 4.743 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.422683
  • Longitude: -3.079050
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DROMARA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 55.2 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 723
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1941
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.7.70 RAN AGROUND AT FOOT OF THE OLD MAN OF WICK. (LLOYDS). POSN 582623N, 030439W FOR FILING ONLY. 24.2.04 STRANDING POSN GIVEN AS 5824.50N, 0303.50W, AT FOOT OF THE OLD MAN OF WICK OR NEAR HILLMAN HD. (OFF SCOTLAND PUBLISHED 1998). NCA. RSDRA2022000131756 26.1.23 WRECK NOT REACHED DUE TO HAZARDOUS SEA CONDITIONS (2021 SURVEY). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1710). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX-RAYLIGHT. BUILT IN 1921. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDONDERRY FOR LONDON. WAS ABANDONDED WHEN CARGO SHIFTED AND VESSEL DEVELOPED A HEAVY LIST. . RAN AGROUND AT THE FOOT OF THE OLD MAN OF WICK, AFTER BEING ABANDONED WHEN CARGO SHIFTED AND SHE DEVELOPED A HEAVY LIST, WHILST ON PASSAGE LONDONDERRY TO LONDON. (LLOYDS) VESSEL WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND 1 BOILER. CREW RESCUED BY WICK LIFEBOAT. (SIBI & OFF SCOTLAND)

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FAQ

Where is the DROMARA wreck located?

The DROMARA wreck is located at coordinates 58 25.361 N,3 4.743 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DROMARA?

The seabed around the DROMARA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the DROMARA sink?

The DROMARA sank on Feb 14, 1941.

When was the wreck of the DROMARA discovered?

The wreck of the DROMARA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the DROMARA belong to?

The DROMARA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DROMARA carrying?

The DROMARA was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the DROMARA?

The DROMARA had a tonnage of 723 tons.

What type of wreck is the DROMARA?

The DROMARA is classified as a steam ship.

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