Dunmail Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dunmail Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.164 N,3 14.396 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.536067
  • Longitude: -3.239933
Wreck Depth 3.2 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNMAIL
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 73.8 m
Width 11.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1337
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1873
Original Detection Year 1873
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 1981

Surveying Details

H3906/59 25.1.60 H3906/59 25.1.60 WK 2FMS IN 533209N, 031420W. (K2184/55D, MDHB SURVEY). NC 1978. H1184/67 26.2.73 H1184/67 26.2.73 INS G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G CLOSE NNE. INS WK 2FMS ON 1981(MISSED SCALE). -NM 538/73. 20.8.73 20.8.73 ANCHORS, CABLES, SAILS ETC RECOVERED BY MDHB. DESTRUCTION BY BLASTING COMMENCED 22.8.1873 & COMPLETED 24.8.1874. DEPTH 12FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533209N, 031419W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 25.3.75 25.3.75 SHOWN AS WK 3.2 MTRS LAT ON K3500/KF NO 10. NC 1951.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1873 BY WHITEHAVEN SHIPBUILDING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FISHER & SPROTT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR MELBOURNE. GROUNDED ON QUEENS CHANNEL BAR ON THE EBB TIDE DURING A GALE WHILE UNDER TOW. BECAME A WRECK. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the DUNMAIL wreck located?

The DUNMAIL wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.164 N,3 14.396 W.

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

The DUNMAIL lies at a depth of about 3.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.164 N,3 14.396 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNMAIL?

The seabed around the DUNMAIL lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the DUNMAIL sink?

The DUNMAIL sank on Aug 10, 1873.

When was the wreck of the DUNMAIL discovered?

The wreck of the DUNMAIL was discovered in 1873.

What country did the DUNMAIL belong to?

The DUNMAIL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUNMAIL carrying?

The DUNMAIL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DUNMAIL?

The DUNMAIL had a tonnage of 1337 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNMAIL?

The DUNMAIL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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