Duna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Duna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 44.113 N,2 54.672 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.735217
  • Longitude: -2.911200
Wreck Depth 26.12 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.8 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.1
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 87
Tonnage 1572
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1912
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2023

Surveying Details

20.2.01 20.2.01 DIVED IN 5844.122N, 0254.741W [WGD] IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. WK GENERALLY FLATTENED. TWO BOILERS REMAIN ON THEIR ENDS AND THE ENGINE LIES ON ITS SIDE. CARGO OF IRON RINGS OBSERVED, NOT BARREL HOOPS (?RAILWAY TYRES). CINC REQUESTED. (K HEATH, TELECON 20.2.01). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 31.3.09 31.3.09 CINC REMOVED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS. RSDRA2023000278611 21.11.23 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5844.113N, 0254.672W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.12MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. LENGTH 38.08MTRS, WIDTH 10.85MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 087/267 DEGS. NFS. (MANOR RENEWABLE ENERGY LTD SURVEY 07/2023, BDC H525.2(LITE)). AMEND DW 26.12 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY R DUNCAN & CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCOTT LINE LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 234 HP. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY HUTSON & SONS, GLASGOW. PASSAGE HERNOSAND FOR LIVERPOOL. CARGO WOOD, WOOD PULP AND GENERAL. RAN AGROUND IN DENSE FOG. CREW AND THREE PASSENGERS ABANDONED IN TWO LIFEBOATS. ALL RECOVERED. VESSEL LATER SANK IN DEEP WATER.

General Comments

UK NM 820/24

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FAQ

Where is the DUNA wreck located?

The DUNA wreck is located at coordinates 58 44.113 N,2 54.672 W.

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

The DUNA lies at a depth of about 26.12 meters and is located at coordinates 58 44.113 N,2 54.672 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNA?

The seabed around the DUNA lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the DUNA sink?

The DUNA sank on Jul 26, 1912.

When was the wreck of the DUNA discovered?

The wreck of the DUNA was discovered in 2001.

What country did the DUNA belong to?

The DUNA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUNA carrying?

The DUNA was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the DUNA?

The DUNA had a tonnage of 1572 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNA?

The DUNA is classified as a steam ship.

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