Derna (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Derna (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.233 N,2 0.317 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.453883
  • Longitude: -2.005283
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DERNA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 82.9 m
Width 11.8 m
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 160
Tonnage 2260
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1912
Scour Dimensions ,,041.0,215
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 1999

Surveying Details

SANK 10 MILES OFF ANVIL POINT OR 502700N, 020100W. HH100/351/08 15.3.94 WK OF DURNA REPORTED IN 502712.5N, 020017.5W. (J WELCH). HH090/533/01 16.5.94 EXAM'D 26.2.94 IN 502714N, 020019W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. SUBSTANTIAL CONTACT WITH ILL DEFINED FEATURES. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 160/340DEGS. LARGE FERROUS CONTENT INDICATED BY MAGNETOMETER. SCOUR IS ON THE SW SIDE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). BR STD. HH226/410/02 6.7.94 INS WK 35MTRS IN 502712N, 020014W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG). - NM 2384/94. 30.1.07 STANDS 5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS ON PEBBLE/SHINGLE AND SAND SEABED. LIES CLOSE TO REPORTED POSN. SECONDARY SHIP'S WHEEL HAS BEEN RECOVERED. SCRATCHED IN THE BRASS WAS THE NAME 'GEROLIMO OLIVERI'. NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED IF HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE CREW. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-GIRENTI, EX-DANBY. BUILT IN 1890 BY ROPNER & SONS, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MEZZANO SHIPPING CO, GENOA. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 210NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON. PASSAGE MEMEL, LITHUATIA, FOR PORT TALBOT IN BALLAST. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH HMS CENTURION. CREW OF 36 LOST. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

POORLY DEFINED CONTACT

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FAQ

Where is the DERNA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DERNA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.233 N,2 0.317 W.

How deep is the DERNA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DERNA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.233 N,2 0.317 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DERNA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DERNA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the DERNA (PROBABLY) sink?

The DERNA (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 10, 1912.

When was the wreck of the DERNA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DERNA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1994.

What country did the DERNA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DERNA (PROBABLY) belonged to IT.

What cargo was the DERNA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DERNA (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DERNA (PROBABLY)?

The DERNA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2260 tons.

What type of wreck is the DERNA (PROBABLY)?

The DERNA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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