Deptford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Deptford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.012 N,0 18.203 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.283533
  • Longitude: -0.303383
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEPTFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1208
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3M OFF SCARBOROUGH. (WW1SL) NCA, POSN 541700N, 001806W FOR FILING ONLY. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3M E BY N OF SCARBOROUGH. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE HI 730). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. 1.4.09 DEPTFORD POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED IN 5414.545N, 0010.549W [EUT] [SEE 6176]. (CARL RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 30.3.09) NFA. SEP 2016/00007250 23.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 23, 2016

Circumstances of loss

MINED 3M OFF SCARBOROUGH. 1 LIFE LOST. (WW1SL) MINED 3M E BY N OF SCARBOROUGH. (LL WW1) BUILT 1912 IN BLYTH WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 170HP, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM CORY & SON LTD. PASSAGE GRANTON FOR CHATHAM. 1 LIFE LOST. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the DEPTFORD wreck located?

The DEPTFORD wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.012 N,0 18.203 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEPTFORD?

The seabed around the DEPTFORD lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the DEPTFORD sink?

The DEPTFORD sank on Feb 24, 1915.

When was the wreck of the DEPTFORD discovered?

The wreck of the DEPTFORD was discovered in 1915.

What country did the DEPTFORD belong to?

The DEPTFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DEPTFORD carrying?

The DEPTFORD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DEPTFORD?

The DEPTFORD had a tonnage of 1208 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEPTFORD?

The DEPTFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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