Dundalk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dundalk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 29.157 N,62 59.61 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.485950
  • Longitude: -62.993500
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNDALK
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 50.9 m
Orientation 120
Tonnage 722
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1984
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 14, 2019

Surveying Details

H2049/77 27.1.87 ST IN 172910N, 625942W [NAS],TAKEN FROM CHART TRACING. LYING APPROX E/W, WITH BOWS SHOREWARDS. (J 2009/3/87, 22.2.86). INS AS ST. BR STD. H3851/88 5.9.88 OBSERVED LYING ON HEADING 120DEG IN 171907N, 625939W. (HMNLS VAN KINSBERGEN, HN 2.8.88). NCA. HH671/460/02 13.3.91 STILL SHOWN ON CHARTLET USED BY LOCAL AGENT. (SS LAMPAS, HN 9.2.91). INS AS ST PA BY NM. - NM 907/91. SEP 2009/00099458 & SEP 2009/00078348 28.7.09 DELETE. (NETHERLANDS NM 30/358/09). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM BLOCK 5211/09.

Circumstances of loss

BLOWN ASHORE DURING HURRICANE 'KLAUS', WHILE ON PASSAGE SANTO DOMINGO TO EUSTATIUS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 17 29.157 N,62 59.61 W
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FAQ

Where is the DUNDALK wreck located?

The DUNDALK wreck is located at coordinates 17 29.157 N,62 59.61 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNDALK?

The seabed around the DUNDALK lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the DUNDALK sink?

The DUNDALK sank on Nov 7, 1984.

When was the wreck of the DUNDALK discovered?

The wreck of the DUNDALK was discovered in 1987.

What country did the DUNDALK belong to?

The DUNDALK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUNDALK carrying?

The DUNDALK was carrying gas,oil.

What was the tonnage of the DUNDALK?

The DUNDALK had a tonnage of 722 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNDALK?

The DUNDALK is classified as a tanker.

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