Marchioness Of Londonderry Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Marchioness of londonderry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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54 32.522 N,0 39.13 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 54.542033
- Longitude: -0.652167
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| Wreck Depth |
36.34 m
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| Water Depth |
40 m
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| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY |
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Type
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steam ship
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| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
54.9 m |
| Width |
8.7 m |
| Draught |
4.2 |
| Sonar Length |
53.3 |
| Sonar Width |
15.1 |
| Shadow Height |
3.41 |
| Orientation |
130 |
| Tonnage |
682 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
May 8, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY is located off the coast of Whitby, North Yorkshire, at coordinates 54 32.522 N, 0 39.13 W. Originally misidentified as the Venetia, this underwater wreck has been confirmed through extensive surveys and artifact recovery. The site lies in the North Sea in a general water depth of 40 meters. The wreck is severely degraded, measuring approximately 53.3 meters in length, 15.1 meters in width, and standing 3.4 meters high. The structural remains are oriented on a 130/310 degree axis and consist of a defined hull outline with a large central mass of debris and a visible propeller shaft toward the southeast end. Previous examinations have identified a single boiler and steam compound engine at the site. The current least multibeam depth over the wreck is recorded at 36.34 meters.
Surveying Details
VENETIA SANK 3M NNW FROM WHITBY ROCK BUOY. (WW1SL). CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1917). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H3752/26 11.6.26 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA (1917) IN 543230N, 004000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1191. 3.4.74 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 134. H1270/73 1.7.81 AMEND TO DW IN 543220N, 003920W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H5103/83 2.9.83 WK IN 543242N, 003926W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER NO W61, WHITBY AREA - BAYMANS HOLE, APR 1983 EDN). H1311/88 11.10.88 WK IN 543229N, 003911W. FISHED REGULARLY. (M FREEMAN, 30.9.88). NCA. H6331/87 19.1.89 EXAM'D 11.8.88 IN 543231N, 003902W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 35.0, FOUL AT 35.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.5 IN GEN DEPTH 39-41MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LIES 125/305DEG. APPEARS BROKEN UP AND DECAYED, COVERING AREA 62 X 10MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). - NM 596/89. HH100/351/09 7.6.95 PORTHOLES WITH BRASS SHUTTERS. AREA OF BOTTLES CEMENTED TOGETHER ON STBD SIDE OF ENGINE. WHEEL ON AFT STBD SIDE BUT UNNAMED. PART OF BOW INTACT AND STANDING HIGH. SINGLE BOILER, STEAM COMPOUND ENGINE. POSSIBLY MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). SEE CIRCUMSTANCES OF LOSS CANNOT BE VENETIA WHICH HAD 3 BOILERS. 30.5.02 EUT POSN: 54.32.527N, 0039.135W. NE 1612. 16.4.09 THE VENETIA WAS BEACHED 200 YDS NW OF WHITBY PIERS. THE WRECK IN THIS POSN HAS NOW BEEN IDENTIFIED AS MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY. IDENTITY IS BASED ON MATCHING MACHINERY, LENGTH, POSITION OF LOSS AND MANY ARTEFACTS RECOVERED. (C RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 14.4.09) SEP 2015/000095701 1.6.15 EXAM'D BY BDC 37.05MTRS IN 5432.523N, 0039.132W [WGD]. NFS. (CEFAS SURVEY, DS9). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 8.5.17 EXAM'D 06.01.2017 IN 5432.522N, 0039.130W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.34MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS, LENGTH 53.3MTRS, WIDTH 15.1MTRS, HEIGHT 3.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 130/310 DEGS. WRECK IS SEVERELY DEGRADED WITH OUTLINE OF THE HULL PRESENT AND A LARGE CENTRAL MASS OF DEBRIS, TOWARDS THE SOUTHEAST END OF THE WRECK A STRUCTURE PRESUMED TO BE THE PROPELLOR SHAFT IS VISIBLE. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1878 BY E WITHY & CO., W HARTLEPOOL, WITH STEAM COMPOUND ENGINE OF 90HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY T. RICHARDSON & SON, HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARQUESS OF LONDONDERRY. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR YMUIDEN. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS FORTH IN FOG OFF SANDSEND. (WRECKSITE.EU)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 32.522 N,0 39.13 W
Marchioness Of Londonderry on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY wreck located?
The MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.522 N,0 39.13 W.
How deep is the MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY and where exactly is it located?
The MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY lies at a depth of about 36.34 meters and is located at coordinates 54 32.522 N,0 39.13 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY?
The seabed around the MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY lies at approximately 40 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY discovered?
The wreck of the MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY was discovered in 1917.
What country did the MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY belong to?
The MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY?
The MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY had a tonnage of 682 tons.
What type of wreck is the MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY?
The MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY is classified as a steam ship.