Dernes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dernes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 38.743 N,5 24.077 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.645717
  • Longitude: -5.401283
Wreck Depth 101 m
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DERNES
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 738
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1917
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Surveying Details

1.4.76 1.4.76 SHOWN AS NDW IN 483815N, 052450W [EUR] ON FRENCH 4735 [4TH EDN]. BR STD. 23.1.78 23.1.78 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. H1271/78 H1271/78 SHOWN IN 483827N, 052443.2W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6688. LISTED GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). BR STD. 13.11.87 13.11.87 SHOWN AS WK USC 90MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.14585022. BR STD. 2.3.09 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4838.390N, 0524.660W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 25.11.09 SEP 2009000084718 25.11.09 SHOWN IN 4838.436N, 0524.670W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 18M NW OF USHANT WHILST ON PASSAGE BILBAO FOR NEWPORT. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the DERNES wreck located?

The DERNES wreck is located at coordinates 48 38.743 N,5 24.077 W.

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

The DERNES lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 48 38.743 N,5 24.077 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DERNES?

The seabed around the DERNES lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the DERNES sink?

The DERNES sank on Feb 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DERNES discovered?

The wreck of the DERNES was discovered in 1976.

What country did the DERNES belong to?

The DERNES belonged to NO.

What cargo was the DERNES carrying?

The DERNES was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the DERNES?

The DERNES had a tonnage of 738 tons.

What type of wreck is the DERNES?

The DERNES is classified as a steam ship.

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