Dumfriesshire (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dumfriesshire (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.252 N,6 6.616 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.487533
  • Longitude: -6.110267
Wreck Depth 108 m
Water Depth 114 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY)
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 10.7
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 158
Tonnage 2622
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2001

Surveying Details

SUNK 25M SW FROM SMALLS, OR 512530N, 060815W. (WW1SL). H3804/72 19.11.76 H3804/72 19.11.76 WK 100MTRS IN 512912.6N, 060632.2W [OGB]. (HMS HERALD, SIGNAL DTD 16.11.76). INS AS WK 54FMS. - NM 2427/76. H4852/75 22.3.77 H4852/75 22.3.77 WRECK LOCATED IN 512913.5N, 060633.5W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 108 IN GEN DEPTH 114MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS. LIES SW/NE. SEDIMENT BUILD UP ON NW SIDE OF WRECK. (HMS HERALD, HI 20/76). BR STD. H3251/80 7.5.80 H3251/80 7.5.80 EXAM'D 16.3.80 IN 512914.4N, 060630.9W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 108 IN GEN DEPTH 115MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS, HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 6.1MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, BEAM 10.7MTRS, LYING 158/338 DEG, BOWS NW [ORIENTATION DIFFERS FROM PREVIOUS BUT WAS CONFIRMED ON TWO SEPARATE OCASSIONS]. SE END HIGHEST. NO MAST EVIDENT. INTACT WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80, 22.3.80). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY ENEMY SUBMARINE APPROX 25M SW FROM THE SMALLS.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS NW, NO MASTS

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FAQ

Where is the DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.252 N,6 6.616 W.

How deep is the DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 108 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.252 N,6 6.616 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 114 meters deep.

When did the DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 28, 1915.

When was the wreck of the DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2622 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The DUMFRIESSHIRE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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