Duntroon Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Duntroon castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 12.213 N,0 6.461 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.203550
  • Longitude: 0.107683
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNTROON CASTLE
Type fishing vessel
Length 14.6 m
Width 4.6 m
Draught 1.8
Tonnage 29
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1967
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 25, 2016

Surveying Details

H1775/67 9.8.67 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 541212N, 000634E. (S DODGSON, MASTER OF MY CLAIRE LOISE, 4.8.67 & LL). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 21.6.72 INS AS WK USC PA 28MTRS. NC 129. HH090/730/01 17.12.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2016/00007250 25.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

4.8.67 SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF M FISHING MY CLAIRE LOISE. (S DODGSON, MASTER OF MY CLAIRE LOISE, 4.8.67).

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FAQ

Where is the DUNTROON CASTLE wreck located?

The DUNTROON CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 54 12.213 N,0 6.461 E.

How deep is the DUNTROON CASTLE and where exactly is it located?

The DUNTROON CASTLE lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 54 12.213 N,0 6.461 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNTROON CASTLE?

The seabed around the DUNTROON CASTLE lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the DUNTROON CASTLE sink?

The DUNTROON CASTLE sank on Aug 1, 1967.

When was the wreck of the DUNTROON CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the DUNTROON CASTLE was discovered in 1967.

What was the tonnage of the DUNTROON CASTLE?

The DUNTROON CASTLE had a tonnage of 29 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNTROON CASTLE?

The DUNTROON CASTLE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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