Dumfries Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dumfries Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.558 N,4 59.479 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.742633
  • Longitude: -4.991317
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUMFRIES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.6 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 106
Sonar Width 34
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 120
Tonnage 4121
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 19, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2001

Surveying Details

10.1.69 10.1.69 FF, ALMOST CERTAIN TO BE A WK, IN 504435N, 045925W [OGB] USING DECCA. (R DAVIS). NCA. H2979/74 15.2.79 H2979/74 15.2.79 FF REPD IN 504438N, 045928W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. HH100/351/14 11.3.97 HH100/351/14 11.3.97 WK LOCATED IN 504435N, 045926W [OGB]. IDENTIFIED AS THE WK OF THE `CARTHUSIAN' BY RECOVERY OF BELL [OGB]. THIS VESSEL WAS RENAMED `DUMFRIES'. SHE LIES UPSIDE DOWN IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. (G J POUND, 5.3.97). NCA. H220/440/03 12.3.97 H220/440/03 12.3.97 INS AS USC 40MTRS. - NM 1534/97. HH090/799/01 27.11.01 HH090/799/01 27.11.01 EXAM'D 6.9.01 IN 5044.558N, 0459.479W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.3 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 34MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN IN HALF, COLLAPSING. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-CARTHUSIAN. BUILT IN 1905 BY W DUNFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LEGHORN. CREW RECOVERED BY HMS KUDOS.

General Comments

BROKEN IN HALF, COLLAPSING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 44.558 N,4 59.479 W
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FAQ

Where is the DUMFRIES wreck located?

The DUMFRIES wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.558 N,4 59.479 W.

How deep is the DUMFRIES and where exactly is it located?

The DUMFRIES lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.558 N,4 59.479 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUMFRIES?

The seabed around the DUMFRIES lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the DUMFRIES sink?

The DUMFRIES sank on May 19, 1915.

When was the wreck of the DUMFRIES discovered?

The wreck of the DUMFRIES was discovered in 1915.

What country did the DUMFRIES belong to?

The DUMFRIES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUMFRIES carrying?

The DUMFRIES was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DUMFRIES?

The DUMFRIES had a tonnage of 4121 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUMFRIES?

The DUMFRIES is classified as a steam ship.

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