Dundee (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dundee (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.904 N,5 35.007 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.348400
  • Longitude: -5.583450
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNDEE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 76.2 m
Width 13.2 m
Draught 7.2
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 65
Tonnage 2290
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2379/69 9.10.69 H2379/69 9.10.69 TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE EN-ROUTE FROM LONDON TO SWANSEA IN 502200N, 053600W. (LL WW1). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 12.2.71 12.2.71 REPORTED LOST 10M N BY W FROM ST IVES HEAD. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN 502200N, 053600W. NCA. 12.11.75 12.11.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15FMS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 2649. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 35MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1178. HH090/799/01 20.12.00 HH090/799/01 20.12.00 EXAM'D 7.8.00 IN 5020.904N, 0535.007W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.0 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS. LIES 065/245 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. SEABED SAND WITH ROCK OUTCROPS AND PROMINENT RIDGES. INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.6.01 25.6.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. GENERALLY INTACT AND LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH BOWS SW. BOW AND FOCSLE INVERTED. KEEL RIPPLED. ANCHORS IN PLACE. ONLY ONE BOILER SEEN. TRAWL GEAR AND ANGLING GEAR ON WK. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON). NCA. 2.7.01 2.7.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. TWO MAIN AND ONE DONKEY BOILER SEEN. STERN INVERTED. BOW LIES AT 90DEGS TO REST OF WK. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY CALEDON SB & E CO., DUNDEE. CANADIAN FLAG, HOME ORT HAMILTON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 175 HP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR SWANSEA IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U55.

General Comments

HULL ON PORT SIDE, BOW & STERN INVERTED, BOW SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 20.904 N,5 35.007 W
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FAQ

Where is the DUNDEE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DUNDEE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.904 N,5 35.007 W.

How deep is the DUNDEE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DUNDEE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 20.904 N,5 35.007 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNDEE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DUNDEE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the DUNDEE (PROBABLY) sink?

The DUNDEE (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DUNDEE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DUNDEE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DUNDEE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DUNDEE (PROBABLY) belonged to CA.

What cargo was the DUNDEE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DUNDEE (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DUNDEE (PROBABLY)?

The DUNDEE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2290 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNDEE (PROBABLY)?

The DUNDEE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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