Deucalion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Deucalion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.233 N,2 3.442 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.153883
  • Longitude: -2.057367
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEUCALION
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 90.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 65
Shadow Height 9.5
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1976
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H1001/40 4.7.40 VERY APPROX POSN 500900N, 020100W. (TRADE DIV. LIST 4.7.40). INS DWPA IN 500900N, 020100W. H3504/51 12.2.60 WK DIVED ON JUNE 1951 IN 500830N, 020412W [OGB[ USING DECCA. FIRST THOUGHT TO BE WK OF SUBMARINE, BUT ON SUBSEQUENT DIVE IDENTIFIED AS OLD SURFACE VESSEL PROBABLY WWI PERIOD. STANDS 22 TO 42FT HIGH AND LIES 085/265 DEGS. LENGTH 270 - 340FT. MAY BE TWO WKS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. (CINC PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). AMEND TO NDW. 3.3.60 SONAR CONTACT, WK, IN 500930N, 020330W, APPROX. (AUBD 304/142). 9.8.78 AMEND TO USC 33MTRS. NE 2454.. 18.1.80 SHOWN AS NDWPA ON FRENCH 878 [DEC '79]. NCA. HH100/351/05 23.1.92 DEFINITE WK LOCATED IN 500914.5N, 020317W USING E/S AND MAGNETOMETER. COULD BE WK OF DALLAS CITY. (D G WOODHAMS). HH090/533/01 24.2.92 WK EXAM'D 26.11.91 IN 500914N, 020326.5W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.3 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEG WITH HIGH POINT AT SE END. A LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY WAS OBSERVED. LARGE AND FAIRLY INTACT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). AMEND TO WK 52MTRS. - NM 783/92. HH100/351/11 4.9.96 DIVED IN 500912N, 020315W [OGB] USING DECCA. WK IS A STEAMSHIP WITH TWO MAIN BOILERS AND ONE AUXILLARY. WELL BROKEN AMIDSHIPS AND THE STERN ON THE STBD SIDE. WK HAS DUTCH FITTINGS MARKED 'DELS CIE NV HAN ROTTERDAM' AND DUTCH CROCKERY MARKED 'VAN ZWANENBURG ROTTERDAM'. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH100/351/12 20.9.96 REPORTED THAT BUILDER'S PLATE HAS BEEN RECOVERED CONFIRMING VESSEL AS 'DEUCALION'. (N R CHIPCHASE).
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 27 SURVIVORS (WW2SL). BUILT BY RIJKEE & CO, IN THE NETHLANDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KONINKLIJE NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMBOAT MAATS. LOST WHILST IN CONVOY OA 178. POWERED BY TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 196 NHP. 2 MAIN BOILERS WITH 1 AUXILLARY. (N R CHIPCHASE).

General Comments

PROBABLY UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN MIDSHIPS

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FAQ

Where is the DEUCALION wreck located?

The DEUCALION wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.233 N,2 3.442 W.

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

The DEUCALION lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.233 N,2 3.442 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEUCALION?

The seabed around the DEUCALION lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the DEUCALION sink?

The DEUCALION sank on Jul 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DEUCALION discovered?

The wreck of the DEUCALION was discovered in 1940.

What country did the DEUCALION belong to?

The DEUCALION belonged to NL.

What cargo was the DEUCALION carrying?

The DEUCALION was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DEUCALION?

The DEUCALION had a tonnage of 1976 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEUCALION?

The DEUCALION is classified as a steam ship.

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