Derbent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Derbent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.404 N,4 14.138 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.473400
  • Longitude: -4.235633
Wreck Depth 26.45 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DERBENT
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 94.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 96.2
Sonar Width 17.3
Shadow Height 13.3
Orientation 302
Tonnage 3178
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1917
Scour Dimensions 414.0,206.0,002.3,109
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 6M NE BY E FROM LYNAS POINT. (WW1SL). H4515/46 28.10.46 POSN 532813N, 041406W. (HMS SEAGULL). CHART AS NDW IN 532813N, 041406W. - NM 3607/46. H3077/70 17.5.71 LOCATED IN 532824N, 041408W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.6, F AT 26.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. (HMS WOODLARK, HN 2/71). AMEND TO SW 14FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 729/71. H3077/70 1.9.71 EXAM'D 20.4.71 IN 532824N, 041405W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.6, FOUL AT 26.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING 120/300 DEG. APPROX 300FT LONG. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (HMS WOODLARK). NFA. 2.11.73 AMEND TO SW 25.6MTRS. NC 1977. H1286/76/248 2.9.76 WK, BELIEVED TO BE TANKER 'DERBENT', LIES ON STARBOARD SIDE IN GEN DEPTH 125FT (38MTRS). SHE IS INTACT AND IRON PROP IS IN PLACE. (E HUTTER, 28.6.76). H3814/78 6.7.79 LEAST DEPTH 14FMS IN GEN DEPTH 20FMS. (E GILES, 2.7.79). NCA. H1270/84 24.2.86 AMEND TO SW 25.5MTRS. NE 1977. H3838/86 30.3.88 EXAM'D 22.3.87 IN 532824N, 041405W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.5 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 40MTRS. DCS3 HT 15.15MTRS. LYING NW/SE. CREATES STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS FOX, HI 357). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/03 31.8.90 CONFIRMED AS WK OF 'DERBENT'. BELL RECOVERED. (K HURLEY, 6.7.90). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 10.08.2021; IN 5328.404N, 0414.138W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 96.2MTRS, WIDTH 17.3MTRS, HEIGHT 13.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 302/122 DEGS. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE ON ITS PORT SIDE, WRECK LAYING ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE, MASTS PARTIALLY BURIED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7334). AMEND DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1907 BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 258 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WALLSEND SLIPWAY CO LTD. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR QUEENSTOWN. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-96. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

wreck laying on its starboard side, masts partially buried.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 28.404 N,4 14.138 W
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FAQ

Where is the DERBENT wreck located?

The DERBENT wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.404 N,4 14.138 W.

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

The DERBENT lies at a depth of about 26.45 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.404 N,4 14.138 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DERBENT?

The seabed around the DERBENT lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the DERBENT sink?

The DERBENT sank on Nov 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DERBENT discovered?

The wreck of the DERBENT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DERBENT belong to?

The DERBENT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DERBENT carrying?

The DERBENT was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the DERBENT?

The DERBENT had a tonnage of 3178 tons.

What type of wreck is the DERBENT?

The DERBENT is classified as a tanker.

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