Dux (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dux (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.644 N,5 31.409 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.327400
  • Longitude: -5.523483
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUX (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 97.5
Sonar Width 13.5
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 2
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 1973
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.5.18 14.5.18 SANK 7M NW OF GODREVY LT. (AP REPORT, FALMOUTH). POSN APPROX: 501924N, 053124W. H2959/73 18.7.73 H2959/73 18.7.73 WK LOCATED USING MAGNETOMETER IN 501936N, 053118W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LIES N/S WITH BOW N. STERN STANDS 12FT HIGH. WK FLATTENED AND SCATTERED. PROPELLER SIGHTED. ENGINE AND BOILERS REMAIN STANDING 14FT HIGH. (E GILES, 13.7.73). CHART AS WK 24MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/04 18.3.91 HH100/351/04 18.3.91 DIVED ON IN 501938N, 053126.5W [OGB]. VERY BROKEN WITH ONLY A FEW PLATES, RIBS AND TWO BOILERS SEEN. (R A MAPPLEBECK, 6.1.91). NCA. 16.12.08 16.12.08 DIVED 12.7.08 IN 5019.647N, 0531.407W [WGD]. LENGTH 80MTRS, STANDS 4MTRS HIGH BY E/S & DEPTH GAUGE. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN & FLATTENED. TWO BOILERS, ONE ON END AND A DONKEY BOILER. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PROP SHAFT BROKEN, SPARE SECTION OF SHAFT SEEN, 3 BLADED PROP ATTACHED. GUN MOUNT & SHELL CASES (?12 LB) SEEN AT STERN, GUN NOT SEEN. BOILERS ARE THE HIGHEST POINT. CONSIDERED TO BE A WW1 WK. (G J LOCKETT). RETAIN WK 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 6.1.12 6.1.12 LOCATED 10.10.09 IN 5019.644N, 0531.409W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.94 IN GEN DEPTH 38.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 97.5MTRS, WIDTH 13.5MTRS, HT 4.46MTRS. LIES 002/182 DEGS WITH BOWS S. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2012

Circumstances of loss

EX-POLLUX. BUILT IN 1904 BY FREDRIKSSTAD MEK, VERKS, FREDRICSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER (H W & C M EZARD). SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 179HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR LA ROCHELLE. TORPEDOED BY U-54. NO LIVES LOST.

General Comments

BOWS N, BROKEN & FLATTENED, BOILER HIGHEST POINT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 19.644 N,5 31.409 W
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FAQ

Where is the DUX (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DUX (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.644 N,5 31.409 W.

How deep is the DUX (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DUX (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.644 N,5 31.409 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUX (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DUX (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the DUX (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DUX (POSSIBLY) sank on May 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DUX (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DUX (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the DUX (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DUX (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUX (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DUX (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DUX (POSSIBLY)?

The DUX (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1349 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUX (POSSIBLY)?

The DUX (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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