Dunavil Forth (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dunavil forth (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 58.74 N,5 44.41 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.979000
  • Longitude: -5.740167
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNAVIL FORTH (POSSIBLY)
Sonar Length 29
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 38
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2012

Surveying Details

H2112/75 22.1.76 H2112/75 22.1.76 WK LOCATED 12.10.75 IN 535850.6N, 054423.7W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SOFT GREY MUD. (HMS FOX, HI 43/75). INS AS WK 24FMS. BR STD. H2112/75 6.12.76 H2112/75 6.12.76 INS BY NM. - NM 2622/76. H1270/77 31.10.77 H1270/77 31.10.77 REPD AS 'DUNAVIL FORTH'. (A SHORKEY, DROGHEDA SAC, LTR DTD 12.10.77). H2057/82 16.4.84 H2057/82 16.4.84 EXAM'D 30.11.84 IN 535850N, 054423W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.2 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.1MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 6.1MTRS, LENGTH 29MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. INTACT WK, LYING 038/218 DEG, WITH SMALL SEPARATE PIECE OF WRECKAGE, OR ROCK, ABOUT 200MTRS, 260DEG FROM WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 128C). BR STD. HH208/400/05 19.4.02 HH208/400/05 19.4.02 WK OF SUBMARINE LOCATED IN 5358.740N, 0544.410W [WGD]. (HMS BRIDPORT, REPORT DTD 26.2.02). CONSIDERED TO BE THIS WK. AMEND POSN. BR STD.

General Comments

INTACT WK

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FAQ

Where is the DUNAVIL FORTH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DUNAVIL FORTH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 58.74 N,5 44.41 W.

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

The DUNAVIL FORTH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 53 58.74 N,5 44.41 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNAVIL FORTH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DUNAVIL FORTH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DUNAVIL FORTH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DUNAVIL FORTH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.

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