Duke Of York (Bows) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Duke of york (bows) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.086 N,2 1.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.718100
  • Longitude: 2.032667
Wreck Depth 36.32 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUKE OF YORK (BOWS)
Type ferry
Flag GB
Sonar Length 27
Sonar Width 13.3
Shadow Height 12.68
Orientation 73
Tonnage 4109
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1953
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 450,26,3.5,200
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2947/53 16.6.53 INS AS NDW IN 514312N, 020142E. (LL & TH). H2947/53 12.5.53 WRECKAGE REPORTED TO BE 116 DEG 2.75 MILES FROM GALLOPER LTV IN APPROX 27FMS. (TH, 11.5.53). INS AS NDW. H4988/71 29.11.71 EXAM'D IN 514309N, 020201E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. SCOUR 46MTRS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. UNKNOWN FOUND IN POSN 514328N, 020300E COULD BE ANOTHER PART OF THIS WRECK. (HMS FOX). AMEND TO WK 18FMS IN 514304N, 020202E [OGB]. BR STD. 24.4.74 SHOWN AS WK 32.0MTRS ON NETH 1035 HH090/667/01 2.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 OR MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. 11.7.13 LOCATED IN 5143.083N, 0201.979E [WGD]. CLEARLY VISIBLE ON E/S. REGULARLY DIVED. (P PEAR, TELECON 11.7.13). AMEND LIVE. INS AS NDW IN REVISED POSN. 15.5.14 FV FOULED NETS IN 5143.087N, 0201.972E [WGD]. LATER CONFIRMED THAT NETS HAD WOUND UP AROUND THE CONNING TOWER OF A SUBMARINE. (CDR J SPOLESRA, RNLN, EMAIL DTD 15.4.14, VIA ENGLISH HERITAGE). 20.5.14 SALVAGE COMPANY NOW STATES THAT IT WAS THE BOW PART OF A LIBERY SHIP WHICH HAD BROKEN LOOSE IN THE COURSE OF A COLLISION. (CDR J SPOLESRA, RNLN, EMAIL DTD 17.4.14, VIA ENGLISH HERITAGE). SEP 2018/000205735 20.08.2018 LOCATED 18.06.2018 IN 5143.086N, 0201.961E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.2MTRS. LENGTH 27.8MTRS, WIDTH 15.2MTRS (EGS INTERNATIONAL H102), AMEND NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2018/000267682 24.10.2018 LOCATED IN 5143.088N, 0201.966E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.38MTRS. LENGTH 30.0MTRS, WIDTH 15.0MTRS, HEIGHT 10.5MTRS. (TH SURVEY). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2019/000118750 20.02.19 EXAM'D 20.02.19 IN 5143.086N, 0201.960E [WGD] LEAST WCD DEPTH 36.32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 13.3MTRS, HT 12.68MTRS, ORIENTATION 73 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 450MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS, DEPTH 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 200 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE OVERTURNED AND BROKEN INTO 2 OR MORE PIECES. (MPV POHJANMERI, HI1579). AMEND TO NON-DANGEROUS WRECK 36.32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 3, 2019

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE HOOK OF HOLLAND FOR HARWICH. WAS SERIOUSLY DAMAGED IN COLLISION WITH US SS HAITI VICTORY (7067 GT). WAS STRUCK ON THE PORT BOW JUST FWD OF THE BRIDGE, THE BOW SECTION BROKE AWAY AND SANK ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. WAS ABANDONDED BY CREW & PASSENGERS. SOME CREW REBOARDED LASTER, VESSEL REMAINED AFLOAT AND WAS BERTHED IN HARWICH WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THREE TUGS. FIVE LIVES LOST.

General Comments

BOW OF VESSEL - WRECK APPEARS TO BE OVERTURNED AND BROKEN INTO 2 OR MORE PIECES

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FAQ

Where is the DUKE OF YORK (BOWS) wreck located?

The DUKE OF YORK (BOWS) wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.086 N,2 1.96 E.

How deep is the DUKE OF YORK (BOWS) and where exactly is it located?

The DUKE OF YORK (BOWS) lies at a depth of about 36.32 meters and is located at coordinates 51 43.086 N,2 1.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUKE OF YORK (BOWS)?

The seabed around the DUKE OF YORK (BOWS) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the DUKE OF YORK (BOWS) sink?

The DUKE OF YORK (BOWS) sank on May 6, 1953.

When was the wreck of the DUKE OF YORK (BOWS) discovered?

The wreck of the DUKE OF YORK (BOWS) was discovered in 1953.

What country did the DUKE OF YORK (BOWS) belong to?

The DUKE OF YORK (BOWS) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DUKE OF YORK (BOWS)?

The DUKE OF YORK (BOWS) had a tonnage of 4109 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUKE OF YORK (BOWS)?

The DUKE OF YORK (BOWS) is classified as a ferry.

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