Lord Derby (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lord derby (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 32.26 N,5 16.675 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.537667
  • Longitude: -5.277917
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORD DERBY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114.5 m
Width 14.8 m
Draught 5
Sonar Length 98.6
Sonar Width 15.9
Shadow Height 12.48
Orientation 39
Tonnage 3757
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.4,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0109/45 H0109/45 POSN 513242N, 051712W. LENGTH 160FT, HT42FT. (W APPS LIST). WK IN POSN 513248N, 051718W. (AUBD 320/59). NSC IN POSN 513212N, 051642W. (WESTERN APPROACHES INDEX CARD). 7.4.72 7.4.72 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1478. 14.11.72 14.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15FMS. NE 1178. 18.12.72 18.12.72 AMEND TO USCPA 27MTRS. NC 1478. H5223/76 24.10.77 H5223/76 24.10.77 LOCATED 23.2.77 IN 513213.5N, 051636.9W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. DCS3 HT 12MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS. ORIENTATION NW/SE. NOT CLOSE SOUNDED, BUT GOOD 'ON TOPS' OBTAINED USING SIMRAD. (HMS HERALD, ON PASSAGE TO HI 11/77). BR STD. H1921/80 31.3.80 H1921/80 31.3.80 LOCATED IN 513214N, 051637W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP] BY HMS FOX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. APPROX 130MTRS LONG, LYING 030/210 DEG, WITH HIGHEST POINT AMIDSHIPS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80). BR STD. H5001/72 21.11.80 H5001/72 21.11.80 EXAM'D 17.5.78 IN 513214N, 051636W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.8 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 13.9MTRS. ESTIMATED TO BE 600FT LONG. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 63B/77). NCA. 2.12.11 2.12.11 LOCATED 27.4 10 IN 5132.260N, 0516.675W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.62 IN GEN DEPTH 60.7MTRS. SCOUR 2.4MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 98.6MTRS, WIDTH 15.9MTRS, TH 12.48MTRS. LIES 039/219 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY A MCMILLAN & SONS, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL S NAVIGATION CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 394 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY DUNSMUIR & JACKSON LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR MILFORD HAVEN, IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY U 105 WITH LOSS OF 3 LIVES. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 32.26 N,5 16.675 W
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FAQ

Where is the LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.26 N,5 16.675 W.

How deep is the LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 51 32.26 N,5 16.675 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LORD DERBY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) sink?

The LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LORD DERBY (PROBABLY)?

The LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3757 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORD DERBY (PROBABLY)?

The LORD DERBY (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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