Derby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Derby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 53.52 S,14 22.878 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.892000
  • Longitude: -14.381300
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DERBY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 292
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2019

Surveying Details

HH100/351/07 5.7.93 LIES CLOSE INSHORE AT ENGLISH BAY & IS A POPULAR DIVING SITE. (J CANT, DTD 3.6.93). POSN 75330S, 142300W. NCA. HH100/351/21 21.5.04 LOCATED AND DIVED, BOW IN 0753517S, 1422.884W [WGD], STERN IN 0753.522S, 1422.872W [WGD] USING GPS. LIES 292/012DEGS IN GEN DEPTHS 4-9MTRS. LENGTH 25-30MTRS, WITH ENGINE BLOCK CLOSE TO STERN. BOILER IS HIGHEST POINT. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION AS LIES BEHIND REEF WHICH BREAKS SURFACE. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 20.5.04). CHART AS NDW IN CENTRAL POSN 0753.520N, 1422.878W [WGD]. BR STD. 13.8.05 NOT SHOWN AS PLOTS AMONGST ROCKS AND ISLETS. STS. NE 1691. 15.4.14 DIVED 18.11.12. LENGTH APPROX 50MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT MEASURED AT 3MTRS. REASONABLY INTACT VESSEL. ONE BOILERS, COMPUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT WITH 4 BLADE IRON PROP. VESSEL HAS OPENED UP IN THE GULLY IN WHICH SHE LIES. (G J LOCKETT). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BY ENGLISH BAY GUANO CO. SANK DURING A STORM. LIES CLOSE INSHORE AT ENGLISH BAY & IS A POPULAR DIVING SITE.

General Comments

DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 7 53.52 S,14 22.878 W
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FAQ

Where is the DERBY wreck located?

The DERBY wreck is located at coordinates 7 53.52 S,14 22.878 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DERBY?

The seabed around the DERBY lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DERBY discovered?

The wreck of the DERBY was discovered in 1993.

What country did the DERBY belong to?

The DERBY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DERBY?

The DERBY is classified as a trawler.

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