Lady Dufferin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Lady dufferin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.01 S,61 27.26 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.000167
  • Longitude: -61.454333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY DUFFERIN
Flag GB
Tonnage 1300
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1882
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the Lady Dufferin is located at coordinates 51 0.01 S, 61 27.26 W in the waters near Jason West Cay in the Falkland Islands. Historical records indicate the vessel was lost on Jason West Cay, with wreckage noted near the highest point of the cay. The site features wooden structural remains and historical accounts associate the location with maritime losses in the region.

Surveying Details

27.2.70 LOST ON JASON WEST CAY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 6.12.91 WRECKED ON JASON WEST CAY. THERE IS AN UNIDENTIFIED PROMINENT WOODEN WK PERCHED ON HIGHEST POINT OF CAY. THE ONLY OTHER WK KNOWN TO BE LOST ON CAY WAS THE 200 TON AMERICAN WHALING WHALING BARQUE 'ALTO', LOST ON 12.7.1870, DURING A STORM. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985). POSN 510000S, 612700W FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

LOST ON JASON WEST CAY. CREW ROWED TO WESTPOINT ISLAND & RESCUED. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 0.01 S,61 27.26 W
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FAQ

Where is the LADY DUFFERIN wreck located?

The LADY DUFFERIN wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.01 S,61 27.26 W.

When did the LADY DUFFERIN sink?

The LADY DUFFERIN sank on Feb 17, 1882.

When was the wreck of the LADY DUFFERIN discovered?

The wreck of the LADY DUFFERIN was discovered in 1970.

What country did the LADY DUFFERIN belong to?

The LADY DUFFERIN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LADY DUFFERIN?

The LADY DUFFERIN had a tonnage of 1300 tons.

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