Duke Of Connaught (Fwd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Duke of connaught (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 21.8 N,61 58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.363333
  • Longitude: -61.966667
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FWD PART)
Type Float/Floating Structure
Flag CA
Length 61 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 ROCKS OFF MAGDALEN ISLANDS IN 472148N, 615800W. SOLIDLY AGROUND, TIDAL IN ALL TANKS AND SLOWLY BEING DESTROYED. (LL, 28.11.88, 9 & 12.12.88). NCA. 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

BROKE AWAY FROM TOW OF M TUG TRIUMPH SEA IN HEAVY WEATHER AND GROUNDED WHILE BEING TOWED FROM MONTREAL TO SYDNEY, NS, FOR BREAKING. (FORE PART IN 473000N, 614600W APPROX). [54418].

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FAQ

Where is the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FWD PART) wreck located?

The DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 47 21.8 N,61 58 W.

When did the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FWD PART) sink?

The DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FWD PART) sank on Nov 24, 1988.

When was the wreck of the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FWD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FWD PART) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FWD PART) belong to?

The DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FWD PART) belonged to CA.

What type of wreck is the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (FWD PART)?

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

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