Dromore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dromore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 19.19 N,2 31.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.319833
  • Longitude: -2.526333
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DROMORE
Flag GB
Length 43.3 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 268
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2001

Surveying Details

18.4.75 POINT OF ATTACK - 6 MILES S OF ST MARTIN'S POINT, GUERNSEY. (WW1SL & MR ROWDEN, DTI TELECON 18.4.75). NCA. APPROX POSN 491915N, 023130W FOR FILING ONLY. H1310/83 18.4.83 MASTER OF 'DROMORE' REPORTED POINT OF ATTACK WAS 7 MILES S OF W COAST OF GUERNSEY. (D KRECKELER, 11.4.83). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM UC-70 6M S FROM ST. MARTIN'S POINT, GUERNSEY. PASSAGE ST MALO FOR SWANSEA. (LL WW1, WW1SL & M PAGE).

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FAQ

Where is the DROMORE wreck located?

The DROMORE wreck is located at coordinates 49 19.19 N,2 31.58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DROMORE?

The seabed around the DROMORE lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the DROMORE sink?

The DROMORE sank on May 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DROMORE discovered?

The wreck of the DROMORE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DROMORE belong to?

The DROMORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DROMORE carrying?

The DROMORE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DROMORE?

The DROMORE had a tonnage of 268 tons.

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