Derrynane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Derrynane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 10 N,21 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.166667
  • Longitude: -21.333333
Water Depth 3100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DERRYNANE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 126.3 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7.8
Tonnage 4896
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 13.2.41 VESSEL SUNK 13.2.41 IN 371200N, 212000W APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 4.11.95 VESSEL SUNK IN 371000N, 212000W APPROX. (LL WW2). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY BURNTISLAND S.B. CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 394 NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MC COWEN & GROSS. PASSAGE LAURENCO MARQUES FOR IMMINGHAM. VESSEL IN A CONVOY, WAS ATTACKED BY A RAIDER, HIT BY SHELLFIRE AND BLEW UP. ALL 36 CREW LOST. (LL WW2 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the DERRYNANE wreck located?

The DERRYNANE wreck is located at coordinates 37 10 N,21 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DERRYNANE?

The seabed around the DERRYNANE lies at approximately 3100 meters deep.

When did the DERRYNANE sink?

The DERRYNANE sank on Feb 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the DERRYNANE discovered?

The wreck of the DERRYNANE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the DERRYNANE belong to?

The DERRYNANE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DERRYNANE carrying?

The DERRYNANE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the DERRYNANE?

The DERRYNANE had a tonnage of 4896 tons.

What type of wreck is the DERRYNANE?

The DERRYNANE is classified as a steam ship.

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