Derrymore (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Derrymore (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 17.859 S,106 16.67 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.297650
  • Longitude: 106.277833
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name DERRYMORE (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 126.2 m
Width 17.3 m
Draught 7.8
Sonar Length 120
Tonnage 4799
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo aircraft,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK IN 051800S, 1062000E. (LLOYDS WW2 LOSSES). H04215/45 10.9.45 DW IN 051728S, 1061706E, OR 224DEGS 11.7M FROM N WATCHER LT. (USHO RES. NM 15/1102/45). - NM 2712/45. H2917/55 22.2.56 SHOWN IN 051730S, 1061705E [UND] ON INDO 78. NC 2056. HH100/351/16 18.9.00 LARGE SS DIVED IN 0517.83S, 10616.64E [WGD] USING GPS. A CENTRE CASTLE FREIGHTER OF APPROX LENGTH 120MTRS, UPRIGHT AND INTACT. MASTS CUT OFF AT 14MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. SCOURED TO 30MTRS. BOW FACES 090 DEGS. MOST LIKELY A WARTIME WRECK. HAS A 4 OR 5 INCH GUN MOUNTED ON THE STERN AND MANY OF THE DECKS AND SIDES OF WHEELHOUSE/RADIO ROOM ARE COVERED WITH 6 INCH CONCRETE SLABS FOR PROTECTION. MOSTLY INTACT, BUT STBD BOW DAMAGED AND COLLAPSED. STILL HAS CARGO OF CEMENT IN BAGS, MUNITIONS AND AIRCRAFT PARTS. ONE COMPLETE ENGINE IS IDENTIFIABLE. LIES EQUIDISTANT FROM [47797] AND [47798], WHICH MAY BE SAME VESSEL REPORTED TWICE. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 10.9.00). AMEND TO WK 14MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/16 26.1.01 LOCATED IN 0517.83S, 10616.64E [WGD] USING GPS. WK HAS LARGE HOLD BELOW THE WATERLINE AND STBD BOW INDICATES TORPEDO DAMAGE. STILL HAS A CARGO OF MUNITIONS AND AIRCRAFT PARTS. ONE AERO ENGINE IS SITTING ONTHE PORT SIDE DECK, INTACT, ALTHOUGH CORRODED. SIZE OF VESSEL IS CORRECT. CERTAIN THAT THIS IS THE 'DERRYMORE'. WK [47797] MAY BE A SECOND REPORTING OF THE SAME WK AS UNABLE TO LOCATE ANY WK IN THIS POSN. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 22.1.01). NCA. 5.1.10 SHOWN IN 0517.83S, 10616.640E [WGD] ON NE 2056 [DEC' 08 EDN].
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY THE BURNTISLAND SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MCGOWEN & GROSS. OIL ENGINE. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR BATAVIA. CARGO 7000 TONS AIRCRAFT AND MILITARY STORES. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A JAPANESE SUBMARINE. CREW OF 36 AND 209 AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE PERSONNEL. NINE RAAF LOST.

General Comments

CENTRE CASTLE FREIGHTER, INTACT, UPRIGHT, LENGTH BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 17.859 S,106 16.67 E
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FAQ

Where is the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 5 17.859 S,106 16.67 E.

How deep is the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 5 17.859 S,106 16.67 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) sink?

The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) was carrying aircraft,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY)?

The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4799 tons.

What type of wreck is the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY)?

The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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