Lord Derby Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Lord derby Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 34.027 N,5 14.064 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 30 m |
| Water Depth | 47 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | LORD DERBY |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 3757 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 28, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1945 |
| Last Detection Year | 1980 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | REPORTED LOST 7.5M 196DEG FROM ST ANNS HEAD, LATER REPORTED LOST 7M SOUTHWEST BY SOUTH FROM ST ANNS HEAD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 18.2.45 18.2.45 SONAR CONTACT. REPD SUNK IN 513400N, 051500W APPROX. (AUBD 320/56). NCA. 14.11.72 14.11.72 TO BE SHOWN AS WK PA 15FMS PA. NE 1178. 18.12.72 18.12.72 INS AS WK USC PA 27MTRS. NC 1478. 4.5.78 4.5.78 INS AS WK USC PA 30MTRS. NC 1178. HH1921/80 31.3.80 HH1921/80 & H1270/80 31.3.80 LORD DEBY PROBABLY WK LOCATED IN 513214N, 051637W [SEE 11926]. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80).THIS RECORD AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 2.12.11 2.12.11 NOT LOCATED 14.4.10 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). AN AREA OF SANDWAVES. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 28, 1980 |
Circumstances of loss
ON PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR MILFORD HAVEN, TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. 3 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1).
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- Other Wreck 77245 3751.9 M
- Lord Derby (Probably) Wreck 4447.1 M
- Pikepool (Probably) Wreck 4576.9 M
- Sea Farer (Possibly) Wreck 5350.2 M
- Clapham (Probably) Wreck 5549.2 M
- Renfrew Wreck 5777.8 M
- Other Wreck 47159 6119.2 M
- Other Wreck 474 6200.6 M
- Clapham Wreck 6533 M