Duncarron Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Duncarron Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 5.663 N,1 21.439 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.094383
  • Longitude: 1.357317
Wreck Depth 19.62 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNCARRON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.6 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 115
Tonnage 478
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2018

Surveying Details

H03126/41 14.10.41 POSN 530540N, 012122E. LEAST DEPTH 16FT, BUT MAST SHOWING 4FT AT LWST. GEN DEPTH 74FT. LIES UPRIGHT, HEADING EAST SOUTH EAST. POSITION - CROMER LTHO 187.5 DEG, 10.2 MILES. (TRINITY HOUSE, 12.9.41). INS AS DW. - NM 2407/41. H03126/41 16.10.41 INS G CAN LT BUOY CLOSE S OF WK. - FNM 2415/41. H03126/41 30.3.49 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 49FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63 IN GEN DEPTH 75FT. POSN 530539N, 012142E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949 - SURVEY FOLLOWING DISPERSAL OF WK). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 1FT. - NM 1103/49. 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 14.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 105. HH090/561/01 5.1.93 EXAM'D 25.9.92 IN 530538.6N, 012132.9E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.5, FOUL AT 20.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.8 IN GEN DEPTH 22.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. SMALL AREA OF DEBRIS ORIENTATED 120/300 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). AMEND TO WK 19.8MTRS. - NM 263/93. SEP 2018/000212985 5.9.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5305.663N, 0121.439E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.62MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 70.8MTRS, WIDTH 30.6MTRS, HEIGHT 2.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295 DEGS. BROKEN AND MAINLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 19.6MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DUNCARRON SS CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 81HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR LOSSIEMOUTH. CARGO BULK CEMENT. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY E-BOAT. 6 MEN LOST.

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 5.663 N,1 21.439 E
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FAQ

Where is the DUNCARRON wreck located?

The DUNCARRON wreck is located at coordinates 53 5.663 N,1 21.439 E.

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

The DUNCARRON lies at a depth of about 19.62 meters and is located at coordinates 53 5.663 N,1 21.439 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNCARRON?

The seabed around the DUNCARRON lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the DUNCARRON sink?

The DUNCARRON sank on Sep 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the DUNCARRON discovered?

The wreck of the DUNCARRON was discovered in 1941.

What country did the DUNCARRON belong to?

The DUNCARRON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUNCARRON carrying?

The DUNCARRON was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the DUNCARRON?

The DUNCARRON had a tonnage of 478 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNCARRON?

The DUNCARRON is classified as a steam ship.

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