Dunscore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dunscore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 58.197 N,2 1.195 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.969950
  • Longitude: -2.019917
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNSCORE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.5
Tonnage 176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1934
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2022

Surveying Details

H8248/34 12.10.34 POSN 555812N, 020106W. ABOUT 5 MILES ENE FROM ST ABBS HD. (ST ABBS SSS). NCA. 6.6.72 INS AS NDWPA. LC 1192. 7.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15FMS. NE 1407. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 160. 19.8.77 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 175. HH091/051/01 6.1.04 NOT LOCATED, NOT FULLY DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1051). AMEND NDWPA. NCA. SEP 2021/000134234 21.6.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1682). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY J MCARTHUR & CO, PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BUCHAN & HOGG, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 24NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY BOW, MCLACHLAN & CO, PAISLEY. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR FRASERBURGH. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the DUNSCORE wreck located?

The DUNSCORE wreck is located at coordinates 55 58.197 N,2 1.195 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNSCORE?

The seabed around the DUNSCORE lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the DUNSCORE sink?

The DUNSCORE sank on Dec 5, 1934.

When was the wreck of the DUNSCORE discovered?

The wreck of the DUNSCORE was discovered in 1934.

What country did the DUNSCORE belong to?

The DUNSCORE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DUNSCORE?

The DUNSCORE had a tonnage of 176 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNSCORE?

The DUNSCORE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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