John Dunkin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
John dunkin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 53.848 N,3 2.842 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.897467
  • Longitude: -3.047367
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN DUNKIN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 202
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1941
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2017

Surveying Details

H4734/63 20.1.64 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 575448N, 030250W. POSN BY DECCA. SUPPLIED BY LT CDR J RALPH RNR, FISHING SKIPPER. (HMS DUNCAN, 26.11.63). NCA. 1.12.70 INS AS NDW IN 575448N, 030250W. BR STD. H1270/81 15.11.84 AMEND POSN TO 575354N, 030240W. BR STD. H2336/84 5.8.86 WK OF JOHN DUNCAN REPORTED IN 575350N, 030234W BY LOCAL FISHING SKIPPER. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). NCA. H2336/84 26.3.87 EXAM'D 5.12.86 IN 575352N, 030245W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 81.7 IN GEN DEPTH 87MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS. SMALL WK, LYING NE/SW. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). AMEND TO WK 81MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BUCKIE FOR FISHING GROUNDS. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT 13 MILES N BY E FROM BUCKIE. 1 MAN LOST, 8 RECOVERED. (WW2SL & LL WW2).

General Comments

SMALL WK

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN DUNKIN wreck located?

The JOHN DUNKIN wreck is located at coordinates 57 53.848 N,3 2.842 W.

How deep is the JOHN DUNKIN and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN DUNKIN lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 57 53.848 N,3 2.842 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN DUNKIN?

The seabed around the JOHN DUNKIN lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the JOHN DUNKIN sink?

The JOHN DUNKIN sank on Feb 11, 1941.

When was the wreck of the JOHN DUNKIN discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN DUNKIN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the JOHN DUNKIN belong to?

The JOHN DUNKIN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN DUNKIN?

The JOHN DUNKIN had a tonnage of 202 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN DUNKIN?

The JOHN DUNKIN is classified as a trawler.

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