Dunaskin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Dunaskin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.111 N,5 40.292 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.035183
  • Longitude: -5.671533
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNASKIN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 122
Tonnage Type net
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1857
Original Detection Year 1857
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 1999

Surveying Details

H2979/74 21.11.74 WK LOCATED IN 500204.5N, 054014W USING DECCA APPROX 2.5C S OF PORTHGWAMA VILLAGE. SCATTERED AMONGST ROCKS & OBSCURED BY WEED. MOST OF THE ACTUAL PLATE HAS BEEN SWEPT AWAY BY THE SEA BUT THE THICKER PARTS, IE SHAFT, ENGINE & PARTS OF THE BOILER PLUS KEEL ETC ARE STILL THERE. NON FERROUS PARTS SALVAGED MANY YEARS AGO LIE ON OR NEAR HELLA ROCK. (E GILES, 9.11.74). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1283/87/172 28.4.87 DIVED ON RECENTLY IN GEN DEPTHS OF 10-15MTRS. METAL PLATES LYING IN GULLIES, INTACT SHIP'S BOILER APPROX 5MTRS IN DIAMETER & STANDING 4MTRS OFF THE SEABED, SURROUNDED BY PIECES OF MACHINERY IE WINCHES, A LOT OF BRASS STILL PRESENT. (R J GRANTHAM).

Circumstances of loss

LOST EN ROUTE PORTUGAL TO LONDON.

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FAQ

Where is the DUNASKIN wreck located?

The DUNASKIN wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.111 N,5 40.292 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNASKIN?

The seabed around the DUNASKIN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the DUNASKIN sink?

The DUNASKIN sank on Jan 1, 1857.

When was the wreck of the DUNASKIN discovered?

The wreck of the DUNASKIN was discovered in 1857.

What country did the DUNASKIN belong to?

The DUNASKIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUNASKIN carrying?

The DUNASKIN was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the DUNASKIN?

The DUNASKIN had a tonnage of 122 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNASKIN?

The DUNASKIN is classified as a steam ship.

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