Hms Dundalk Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms dundalk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.863 N,1 26.894 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.947717
  • Longitude: 1.448233
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DUNDALK
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 8.7 m
Tonnage 710
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0952/40 8.1.41 H0952/40 8.1.41 DW IN 515654N, 012642E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 41/41 & 350/41. H0952/40 8.6.44 H0952/40 8.6.44 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 2FMS 1FT IN 515649N, 012701E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1211/44. H0952/40 19.3.45 H0952/40 19.3.45 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 3FMS 5FT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 791/45. H0952/40 5.10.48 H0952/40 5.10.48 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 3FMS 0FT. (SOSML). - NM 2218/48. H0952/40 8.11.50 H0952/40 8.11.50 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 2FMS 4FT. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 2065/50. H6651/57 1.8.58 H6651/57 1.8.58 NOT FOUND BY CLOSE E/S SEARCH. (ECES). H1144/65 3.8.65 H1144/65 3.8.65 NOT FOUND AFTER CLOSE E/S AND A/S SEARCH. NO A/S CONTACT WAS OBTAINED. (HMS ECHO, 10.11.64). H2134/70 25.2.70 H2134/70 25.2.70 NOT LOCATED, DELETE. (HMS ECHO, HI 1/69). H3186/73 11.5.73 H3186/73 11.5.73 LOCATED IN 515650N, 012700E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SCATTERED CONTACTS. LENGTH 60FT, HT 3 TO 4FT IN 39FT. (HMS NURTON, 30.3.73). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. H3186/73 21.8.73 H3186/73 21.8.73 NOT FOUND AFTER THOROUGH SEARCH WITH MS 47 TRANSIT SONAR & CLOSE SOUNDING IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITIONS. SEABED FLAT WITH SMALL BOTTOM PINNACLES 7.0MTRS [LAT]. (HMS ENTERPRISE). DELETE. BR STD. H4358/74 10.2.76 H4358/74 10.2.76 EXAM'D IN 515650N, 012700E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.4MTRS IN GEN DETPH 8MTRS. NO SCOUR. CHART AS FOUL. (HMS ECHO, HI 12/75). INS FOUL. - NM 471/76. H4726/77 19.3.79 H4726/77 19.3.79 NOT FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH OF AREA. (HMS ENTERPRISE, K8120/1). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY CLYDE SB CO LTD, GREENOCK. YARROW BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 2200IHP. MINED. TAKEN IN TOW BY HMS SUTTON BUT SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 56.863 N,1 26.894 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS DUNDALK wreck located?

The HMS DUNDALK wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.863 N,1 26.894 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DUNDALK?

The seabed around the HMS DUNDALK lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the HMS DUNDALK sink?

The HMS DUNDALK sank on Oct 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS DUNDALK discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DUNDALK was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS DUNDALK belong to?

The HMS DUNDALK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DUNDALK?

The HMS DUNDALK had a tonnage of 710 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DUNDALK?

The HMS DUNDALK is classified as a minesweeper.

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