Denham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Denham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.315 N,3 5.947 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.438583
  • Longitude: -3.099117
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DENHAM
Type tender
Flag GB
Length 21.6 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 103
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 18, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1959
Original Source other
Surveying Details 18.7.46 18.7.46 SUNK 300DEG 1.14 MILES FROM ST NICHOLAS CH WALLASEY. 20.7.46 20.7.46 VISITED BY MINE DISPOSAL OFFICER. 25.7.46 25.7.46 VISITED BY MOT SURVEYOR. SUNDRY SMALL GEAR RECOVERED. MARCH 1960 REDUCED TO LEVEL OF SURROUNDING BANK, EXCEPT BOW AND TOP OF BOILER. JULY 1960 WORK COMPLETED. HEIGHT ABOVE LBD UNKNOWN. POSN 532618N, 030551W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H4284/46 6.8.46 H4284/46 6.8.46 ST WK IN 532620N, 030551W. (MDHB NM). - NM 2742/46. H3347/58 16.3.59 H3347/58 16.3.59 NOW IN 532618N, 030552W. (MDHB K1720). NC 1951.
Last Amended Date Jun 1, 1977

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN GROUND MINE. 8 LIVES LOST, 1 SURVIVOR.

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FAQ

Where is the DENHAM wreck located?

The DENHAM wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.315 N,3 5.947 W.

When did the DENHAM sink?

The DENHAM sank on Jul 18, 1946.

When was the wreck of the DENHAM discovered?

The wreck of the DENHAM was discovered in 1946.

What country did the DENHAM belong to?

The DENHAM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DENHAM?

The DENHAM had a tonnage of 103 tons.

What type of wreck is the DENHAM?

The DENHAM is classified as a tender.

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