Derwent Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Derwent Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 44.067 N,0 12.512 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 16 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | DERWENT |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 43.9 m |
| Width | 6.7 m |
| Tonnage | 417 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 29, 1885 |
| Original Detection Year | 1986 |
| Last Detection Year | 2013 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | H1310/86/25 6.10.86 WK OF DERWENT, IDENTIFIED BY BELL, LOCATED IN 534403N, 001237E. (S COOPER, 18.9.86). E/S TRACE ENCLOSED INDICATES LEAST DEPTH ABOUT 15MTRS [LAT]. INS AS NDW. BR STD. 6.9.13 NOT LOCATED 16.1.13 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK DURING FORCE 10 EASTERLY GALE.
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