Dux Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dux Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17.784 N,5 33.476 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.296400
  • Longitude: -5.557933
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUX
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1349
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.5.18 SANK 7M NW OF GODREVY LT. (AP REPORT, FALMOUTH). 8.5.18 7M SUNK BY U BOAT NW GODREVY LTHO. (TEL FROM ST IVES - TRAWLER KING FREDERICK). ACCEPT POSN AS 501745N, 053325W, APPROX. CHART AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). - NM 674/20. H2537/28 28.8.28 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H5872/52 19.11.53 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1149. H2959/73 11.7.73 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH USING MAGNETOMETER. (E GILES, 20.6.73). H2326/75 22.9.76 WK LOCATED IN 501547N, 053225W USING DECCA. (E GILES). THIS RECORD AMENDED DEAD. 10.1.12 NOT LOCATED 28.9.09 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX-POLLUX. BUILT IN 1904 BY MEK. VAEKSRELLER, FREDRIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 179HP, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED BY U-54. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR LA ROCHELLE. CARGO COAL. NO CREW LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the DUX wreck located?

The DUX wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.784 N,5 33.476 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUX?

The seabed around the DUX lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the DUX sink?

The DUX sank on May 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DUX discovered?

The wreck of the DUX was discovered in 1918.

What country did the DUX belong to?

The DUX belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUX carrying?

The DUX was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DUX?

The DUX had a tonnage of 1349 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUX?

The DUX is classified as a steam ship.

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