Derika (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Derika (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 43.964 N,3 48.673 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.732733
  • Longitude: 3.811217
Wreck Depth 26.5 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DERIKA (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 153
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Surveying Details

9.11.17 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 524500N, 034500E. (DR FOWLERS BOOK) (AT 9.11.17). H6411/21 CONFIRMS ABOVE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS DW. BA 1408 & 2182A. H7741/26 3.12.26 AMENDED TO NDWPA (1917). BA 1408. H336/31 20.1.31 SHOWN AS DWPA (1917) ON WKS LIST FOR NE 1408. INS AS NDWPA. NE 1408. H6413/59 14.12.59 INS AS NDWPA. NC 2322. H6413/59 11.10.61 AMENDED TO WK 11.8MTRS 1M SSE ON BA 2322. (NETH NM 3253/61). AMENDED TO WK 13FMS 1M SSE ON BA 2322. BR STD. 4.12.72 SHOWN AS WK 25MTRS IN 524410N, 034606E [EUR] ON NETHS FISHERIES CHART 1955 [REC'D 7.11.72]. H4753/82 28.1.86 NO WK IN 524408N, 034611E, BUT WK 25.5MTRS LOCATED IN 524400N, 034845E [EUR]. (NETH NM 677/85). AMEND WK 14FMS. BR STD. HH340/590/02 5.11.97 NOW WK 27MTRS IN 524400.5N, 034845E [EUR]. (NETH NM 43/499/97). BR STD. 23.7.13 SHOWN IN 5243.964N, 0348.673E [WGD] ON BA 1631 [EDN 4 DTD 13.6.13].

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SCUTTLED WHILST FISHING. (LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the DERIKA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DERIKA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 43.964 N,3 48.673 E.

How deep is the DERIKA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DERIKA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 26.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 43.964 N,3 48.673 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DERIKA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DERIKA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the DERIKA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DERIKA (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DERIKA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DERIKA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DERIKA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DERIKA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the DERIKA (POSSIBLY)?

The DERIKA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 153 tons.

What type of wreck is the DERIKA (POSSIBLY)?

The DERIKA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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