Duke Of Connaught (For'd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Duke of connaught (for'd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 30 N,61 46 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.500000
  • Longitude: -61.766667
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FOR'D PART)
Type Float/Floating Structure
Flag CA
Length 121.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2136/70 22.12.88 H2136/70 22.12.88 AGROUND ON MAGDALEN ISLANDS IN 473000N, 614600W. CONDITION DETERIORATING. ALL PONTOON TANKS OPEN TO THE SEA AND SAND BUILDING UP AROUND THE UNIT. (LL, 29.11.88, 9 & 12.12.88). NCA YET. H2136/70 8.2.89 H2136/70 8.2.89 SECTION SOLD. (LL, 23.1.89).
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2008

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGEBROKE AWAY FROM TOW OF M TUG TRIUMPH SEA DURING HEAVY WEATHER AND GROUNDED WHILE BEING TOWED FROM MONTREAL TO SYDNEY, NS, FOR BREAKING. (AFTER PART IN 472148N, 615800W APPROX). [54419].

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FAQ

Where is the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FOR'D PART) wreck located?

The DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FOR'D PART) wreck is located at coordinates 47 30 N,61 46 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FOR'D PART)?

The seabed around the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FOR'D PART) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FOR'D PART) sink?

The DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FOR'D PART) sank on Nov 24, 1988.

When was the wreck of the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FOR'D PART) discovered?

The wreck of the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FOR'D PART) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FOR'D PART) belong to?

The DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FOR'D PART) belonged to CA.

What type of wreck is the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FOR'D PART)?

The DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FOR'D PART) is classified as a float/floating structure.

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