Denmore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Denmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 8.587 N,2 38.407 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.143117
  • Longitude: -2.640117
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DENMORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 52
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 20
Tonnage 328
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1879
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/84/18 19.9.84 OBSTN LOCATED, BUT NOT INVESTIGATED, IN 560832N, 023830W. (W MURNEY, 28.5.84 & 1.9.84). NCA YET. HH090/605/01 25.1.94 PARTIALLY BURIED WK EXAM'D 17.8.93 IN 560835.4N, 023818.8W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.8 IN GEN DEPTH 47.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 48.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS, LENGTH 52MTRS, BREADTH 7MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEG, ON ITS SIDE. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 605). - NM 559/94. HH264/400/04 30.5.06 LOCATED IN 5608.582N, 02.38.408W [WGD]. (HMS CATTISTOCK, ROUTE SURVEY OCT-NOV 2005). NCA. 4.12.07 DIVED IN 5608.587N, 0238.398W [WGD]. A STEAM SHIP WITH ONE BOILER AND ONE DONKEY BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. FERROUS PROP WITH FOUR NARROW BLADES. ON EVEN KEEL WITH STERN S. PLATES FALLING OFF EVERYWHERE BUT STERN SECTION RELATIVELY INTACT. CENTRE PART HAS COLLPASED OUTWARDS. BOW VERY CONFUSED BUT RECOGNISABLE WITH MOST OF RIVETTED PLATES ON THE SEABED. WOODEN DECKING LONG GONE. GALLEY CONTAINED STACKED PLATES AND A GLASS JAR WITH A CORRODED METAL BAR HOLDING IT IN POSITION. CONSIDERED TO BE DENMORE. CINC REQUESTED. (DIVED BY J MCLEOD & M SINCLAIR, VIA M SINCLAIR). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1878 IN ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALEXANDER NICOL & CO, ABERDEEN. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LEITH FOR ABERDEEN. STRUCK ROCKS AT THE NW POINT OF MAY ISLAND. CAME ASTERN OFF ROCKS AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE LEITH OR GRANTON. BY 0400 WAS DOWN FWD AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. ROLLED TO PORT AT 0415 AND SANK.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, PARTY BURIED, BOW S

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FAQ

Where is the DENMORE wreck located?

The DENMORE wreck is located at coordinates 56 8.587 N,2 38.407 W.

How deep is the DENMORE and where exactly is it located?

The DENMORE lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 56 8.587 N,2 38.407 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DENMORE?

The seabed around the DENMORE lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the DENMORE sink?

The DENMORE sank on Mar 20, 1879.

When was the wreck of the DENMORE discovered?

The wreck of the DENMORE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the DENMORE belong to?

The DENMORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DENMORE carrying?

The DENMORE was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the DENMORE?

The DENMORE had a tonnage of 328 tons.

What type of wreck is the DENMORE?

The DENMORE is classified as a steam ship.

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