Dundalk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dundalk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 47.213 N,4 40.545 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.786883
  • Longitude: -4.675750
Wreck Depth 49.26 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNDALK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.9 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 75.6
Sonar Width 12.7
Shadow Height 6.99
Orientation 71
Tonnage 794
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,1,6
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2022

Surveying Details

H0109/45 9.5.45 CONTACT, LENGTH 220FT, BEAM 24FT, HEIGHT 24FT IN 534700N, 044200W. (W. APPS LIST, 9.5.45). 25.8.55 INS ON WK CHARTS. 8.2.79 SHOWN AS WK PA 50MTRS. NCS 1411,1826. HH090/705/01 3.10.96 EXAM'D 29.4.96 IN 534712.6N, 044036.6W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.5 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 077/257DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LIES UPRIGHT AND IS BROKEN. MAIN PART LIES 077/257DEGS, SMALLER PART LIES 123/303DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD. HH100/351/14 6.7.99 WK IS UPRIGHT AND ABOUT 8MTRS HIGH. THE HULL IS BROKEN IN TWO EXPOSING BOILER. ARTEFACTS RECOVERED IDENTIFY THE WK AS THE 'DUNDALK', 794 GT, BUILT 1899. (J SHAW, LTR DTD 30.6.99). NCA. RSDRA2022000220871 7.10.22 EXAM�D 15.04.22 IN 5347.213N, 0440.545W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.26MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. LENGTH 75.6MTRS, WIDTH 12.7MTRS, HT 6.99MTRS. ORIENTATION 071/251 DEGS. UPRIGHT & INTACT, IN 2 PIECES. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1707 H525_7379). AMEND NDW 49.26 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 123. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). BUILT IN 1899 BY A & J INGLIS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE DUNDALK & NEWRY STEAM PACKET CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 283 NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. 21 OF THE CREW WERE KILLED. (DODS). SUNK 5M NNW OF THE SKERRIES. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL TO DUNDALK. (LL WW1)

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND BROKEN INTO TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the DUNDALK wreck located?

The DUNDALK wreck is located at coordinates 53 47.213 N,4 40.545 W.

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

The DUNDALK lies at a depth of about 49.26 meters and is located at coordinates 53 47.213 N,4 40.545 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNDALK?

The seabed around the DUNDALK lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the DUNDALK sink?

The DUNDALK sank on Oct 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DUNDALK discovered?

The wreck of the DUNDALK was discovered in 1945.

What country did the DUNDALK belong to?

The DUNDALK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUNDALK carrying?

The DUNDALK was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DUNDALK?

The DUNDALK had a tonnage of 794 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNDALK?

The DUNDALK is classified as a steam ship.

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