Dumbo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Dumbo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 7.8 N,15 25.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.130000
  • Longitude: -15.428333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUMBO
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 64.7 m
Width 10 m
Draught 4.8
Tonnage 1025
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4504/61 28.2.69 H4504/61 28.2.69 STRANDED ON ALCARAVANERAS BEACH, LAS PALMAS. (LL, 25.2.69) NCA, POSN 280748N, 152542W FOR FILING ONLY. 5.6.69 5.6.69 REFLOATED & TOWED TO A SLIPWAY FOR BREAKING UP. (LLOYDS VOL.196) NCA. 7.1.70 7.1.70 TO BE BROKEN UP. (LL, 2.1.70) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1945 BY J LEWIS & SONS LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOUTH STAR CORP. DRIVEN ASHORE AT ALCARAVANERAS BEACH, LAS PALMAS DURING A GALE. REMOVED BY PORT AUTHORITY IN MAY'69, AND BROKEN UP AT A LOCAL SLIPWAY FOR SCRAP. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the DUMBO wreck located?

The DUMBO wreck is located at coordinates 28 7.8 N,15 25.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUMBO?

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

When did the DUMBO sink?

The DUMBO sank on Nov 24, 1968.

When was the wreck of the DUMBO discovered?

The wreck of the DUMBO was discovered in 1968.

What country did the DUMBO belong to?

The DUMBO belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the DUMBO?

The DUMBO had a tonnage of 1025 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUMBO?

The DUMBO is classified as a steam ship.

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