Deptford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Deptford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 12.47 N,5 8.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.207833
  • Longitude: 5.148333
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEPTFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 111.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4034
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.12.74 SUNK 1/4 MILE NNW OF WK 0.25M NNW OF HONNINGSVAAG LT. (DODS). POSN 6212.5N, 0509.0E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1931 BY THE SMITH'S DOCK CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITIAN SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES FOR 10.5KTS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. OF CREW OF 35 ONLY 5 SURVIVED. PASSAGE NARVIK (?KIRKENES) FOR ENGLAND. CARGO IRON ORE. (WWIISL & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the DEPTFORD wreck located?

The DEPTFORD wreck is located at coordinates 62 12.47 N,5 8.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DEPTFORD?

The seabed around the DEPTFORD lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the DEPTFORD sink?

The DEPTFORD sank on Dec 13, 1939.

When was the wreck of the DEPTFORD discovered?

The wreck of the DEPTFORD was discovered in 1939.

What country did the DEPTFORD belong to?

The DEPTFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DEPTFORD carrying?

The DEPTFORD was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the DEPTFORD?

The DEPTFORD had a tonnage of 4034 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEPTFORD?

The DEPTFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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