Deptford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Deptford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 14.559 N,0 10.648 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.242650
  • Longitude: -0.177467
Wreck Depth 36.7 m
Water Depth 47 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
Sonar Length 69.4
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 10.9
Orientation 199
Tonnage 1208
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 028,,,31.0
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2030

Surveying Details

H2534/74 23.1.80 WK REPD IN 541413N 000935W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS VOL.1). NCA. HH100/351/06 16.3.93 WK LOCATED IN 541433N, 001032W [OGB] USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/730/01 19.11.97 EXAM'D 3.8.97 IN 541432.7N, 001039.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 37.3, FOUL 37.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.0 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 020/200DEGS. WELL DEFINED WK. UPRIGHT. AREA OF MINOR DEBRIS SURROUNDS WK. FISHING EQUIPMENT IN IMMEDIATE AREA. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. HH100/351/19 19.9.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A STERN ENGINED COASTER WITH ACCOMMODATION BLOCK AND WHEELHOUSE IN PLACE. TWO HOLDS FWD WITH 2 WINCHES MIDSHIPS BETWEEN. BROKEN MAST. RAISED FORECASLE WITH ANCHORS AND CHAIN. STEM POST STANDS 6 FEET CLEAR OF FORECASLE. TOTALLY INTACT. INCLUDES COMINGS STILL ON THE SIDE OF THE HOLDS. (S OLD, E-MAIL DTD 19.9.02). NCA. 1.4.09 WK HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS DEPTFORD, BASED ON MATCHING MACHINERY, CORY CROCKERY RECOVERED AND AN ENGINE MAKER'S PLATE INSCRIBED

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)

General Comments

G CLARK LTD. SUNDERLAND NO.954, (SOUTHWICK ENGINE WORKS)

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FAQ

Where is the DEPTFORD wreck located?

The DEPTFORD wreck is located at coordinates 54 14.559 N,0 10.648 W.

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

The DEPTFORD lies at a depth of about 36.7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 14.559 N,0 10.648 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEPTFORD?

The seabed around the DEPTFORD lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DEPTFORD discovered?

The wreck of the DEPTFORD was discovered in 1980.

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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