St Dunstan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St dunstan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 27.232 N,4 58.791 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.453867
  • Longitude: -4.979850
Wreck Depth 66.83 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST DUNSTAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 10.1
Sonar Length 115.2
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 16
Orientation 212
Tonnage 5681
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1940
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2024

Surveying Details

H5250/68 17.7.68 PROBABLE WK LOCATED 20.10.67 IN 552726N, 045936W. NOT FULLY INVESTIGATED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 284FT. ON SLOPING SEABED. (HMS MERMAID, ROS DTD 1.4.68). INS WK 47FMS. NC 2724. H7551/68 17.1.69 LOCATED 27.5.68 IN 551835N, 054810W APPROX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 215FT IN GEN DEPTH 270FT. APPARENTLY A LARGE WK. (HMS HYDRA, HI 27/68). AMEND TO WK 36FMS. - NM 47/69. 19.4.74 AMEND TO WK 65MTRS. NC 2220. 6.1.76 REPORTED IN 552713.8N, 045843.4W. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED APPROX 14MTRS. (SEATANK CO. NORTH CHANNEL SURVEY, 26.8.75). NCA. H2885/83 6.12.84 EXAM'D 21.3.84 IN 552715N, 045843W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 66.6 IN GEN DEPTH 82MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 15MTRS, LENGTH 109MTRS, BEAM 30MTRS. WELL-DEFINED, INTACT WK, LYING 030/210 DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165B). BR STD. RSDRA2023000238835 3.11.23 EXAM�D 18.03.23; LOCATED IN 5527.232N, 0458.791W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.83MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 82MTRS. LENGTH 115.2MTRS, WIDTH 22.0MTRS, HT 16MTRS. ORIENTATION 212/032 DEGS. UPRIGHT, MOSTLY DEGRADED AT THE BOW. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1681 - H525-4068). AMEND NDW 66MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

23.8.40 TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 57 ON 23.8.40, WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK ON 27.8.40 BETWEEN PLADDA PT & HOLY ISLAND. VESSEL, BUILT 1919, WAS EN-ROUTE FROM GLASGOW TO BALTIMORE & WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SAINT LINE.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, THOUGH DEGRADED AT THE BOW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 27.232 N,4 58.791 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST DUNSTAN wreck located?

The ST DUNSTAN wreck is located at coordinates 55 27.232 N,4 58.791 W.

How deep is the ST DUNSTAN and where exactly is it located?

The ST DUNSTAN lies at a depth of about 66.83 meters and is located at coordinates 55 27.232 N,4 58.791 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST DUNSTAN?

The seabed around the ST DUNSTAN lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the ST DUNSTAN sink?

The ST DUNSTAN sank on Aug 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ST DUNSTAN discovered?

The wreck of the ST DUNSTAN was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ST DUNSTAN belong to?

The ST DUNSTAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ST DUNSTAN?

The ST DUNSTAN had a tonnage of 5681 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST DUNSTAN?

The ST DUNSTAN is classified as a steam ship.

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