Denewood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Denewood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 13.776 N,1 45.766 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.229600
  • Longitude: 1.762767
Wreck Depth 20.27 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DENEWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 30.7
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 1.8
Tonnage 1221
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1916
Bottom Texture 4,1
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK IN COWHITHE ROADS. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H3095/18 30.15.18 THOROUGHLY SEARCHED FOR. NOT FOUND. (TH). H3158/18 13.6.18 FNM 394/18 TO CANCEL FNM 527/17. H8236/19 27.10.19 INS AS NDW IN 521315N, 014515E. - NM 1922/19. 1923 AMEND TO DW. H4282/26 AMEND TO NDW. H3273/61 9.11.62 EXAM'D 14.9.61 IN 521343N, 014550E [OGB] USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 58, FOUL AT 60FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 66 IN GEN DEPTH 75 - 84FT. SCOUR 3FT DEEP. LIES BROKEN IN 4 PIECES - ALL OF SMALL EXTENT. (HMS SCOTT, HI 2/61). AMEND TO SW 9FMS 4FT. BR STD. H4629/71 21.12.72 WK OF DENEWOOD SEARCHED FOR BUT, OTHER THAN POSSIBLE INDICATIONS ON E/S, NOT FOUND. (E GILES, UNDERMARINE OPS 27.6.72). NCA. 31.7.74 AMEND TO SW 17.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. HH090/564/01 21.1.93 LOCATED IN 521344.2N, 014552.2E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. WRECKAGE COVERS 23 X 10MTRS, LYING N/S FLUSH WITH OR JUST BELOW LEVEL OF SEABED. GEN DEPTH 24.2MTRS. MAGENTOMETER DEFLECTION MODERATE. NOT CLOSE SOUNDED. CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 564). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. HH090/564/01 12.8.93 FURTHER EXAM'D 27.6.93 IN 521444.8N, 014551.5E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.9, FOUL AT 20.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.2 IN GEN DEPTH 21.5 TO 24MTRS. CLEARANCE SWEEP CONSIDERED SET TOO SHOAL. ACCEPT LEAST E/S DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 564). AMEND TO WK 20.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091759 24.8.17 EXAM'D 10.12.16; IN 5213.776N, 0145.766E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 30.7MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS, HEIGHT 1.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/180 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND BURIED WITHIN A SANDWAVE. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 20.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY S P AUSTIN & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W CORY & SON COLLIERS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 179HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-3. NO CREW LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 13.776 N,1 45.766 E
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FAQ

Where is the DENEWOOD wreck located?

The DENEWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 52 13.776 N,1 45.766 E.

How deep is the DENEWOOD and where exactly is it located?

The DENEWOOD lies at a depth of about 20.27 meters and is located at coordinates 52 13.776 N,1 45.766 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DENEWOOD?

The seabed around the DENEWOOD lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the DENEWOOD sink?

The DENEWOOD sank on May 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the DENEWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the DENEWOOD was discovered in 1916.

What country did the DENEWOOD belong to?

The DENEWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DENEWOOD carrying?

The DENEWOOD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DENEWOOD?

The DENEWOOD had a tonnage of 1221 tons.

What type of wreck is the DENEWOOD?

The DENEWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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