Ida Duncan Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ida duncan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 38.988 N,1 7.812 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.649800
  • Longitude: -1.130200
Wreck Depth 9.558 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IDA DUNCAN
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 29 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.1
Sonar Length 37.2
Sonar Width 31
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 125
Tonnage 139
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1917
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H2669/31 21.4.31 DISPERSED SEPTEMBER 1921. AFTERWARDS EXAMINED BY DIVERS, SWEPT AND FOUND TO BE CLEAR OF ALL DANGER TO NAVIGATION. EXAMINED BY DIVERS 13.6.29 WHEN A PIECE OF COAMING ABOUT 20FT SQUARE, WAS FOUND LEVEL WITH THE SAND. LYING NEAR THE SIDE OF TEES CHANNEL & 058DEGS, 0.28M FROM SOUTH GARE LT. LEAST DEPTH NOT LESS THAN 30FT. (TEES CONSERVANCY COMMISSION, 20.12.29). INS AS FOUL IN 543900N, 010742W [OGB]. BR STD. H8613/32 16.12.32 SWEPT CLEAR AT 31FT. (HMS FITZROY SURVEY [E3390], 14.4.31). NCA. SEP 2018/000017129 30.5.18 EXAM'D 11.01.18; WK LOCATED IN 5438.988N, 0107.812W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.55MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. LENGTH 37.2MTRS, WIDTH 31MTRS, HEIGHT 1.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 125/315 DEGS. WK BROKEN UP. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). AMEND DW 9.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 30, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX-STURGEON. BUILT OF IRON IN 1891 BY J P RENNOLDSON & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C DUNCAN & SONS LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 40HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MIDDLESBOROUGH FOR TEES BAY. MINED, BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. SIX LIVES LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the IDA DUNCAN wreck located?

The IDA DUNCAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 38.988 N,1 7.812 W.

How deep is the IDA DUNCAN and where exactly is it located?

The IDA DUNCAN lies at a depth of about 9.558 meters and is located at coordinates 54 38.988 N,1 7.812 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IDA DUNCAN?

The seabed around the IDA DUNCAN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the IDA DUNCAN sink?

The IDA DUNCAN sank on Jan 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the IDA DUNCAN discovered?

The wreck of the IDA DUNCAN was discovered in 1929.

What country did the IDA DUNCAN belong to?

The IDA DUNCAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the IDA DUNCAN?

The IDA DUNCAN had a tonnage of 139 tons.

What type of wreck is the IDA DUNCAN?

The IDA DUNCAN is classified as a tug.

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