Derrycunihy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Derrycunihy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 20.789 N,0 18.892 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.346483
  • Longitude: -0.314867
Wreck Depth 7.1 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DERRYCUNIHY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Orientation 135
Tonnage 7093
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2022

Surveying Details

H03041/44 1.8.44 LOCATED IN 492049N, 001854W BY HDML 1001. FIXED BY SHOOTING UP FROM OTHER STATIONS. (NOIC ARROMANCHES, 615/41, 21.7.44). REFERRED TO M/T SHIP. CHART AS DW PA IN 492100N, 001900W. - NM 1532/44. H6390/47 3.10.47 POSN AMENDED SLIGHTLY. (FRENCH NM 34 3179 47). H7561/49 6.1.50 WK 2.7MTRS [1FM 3FT] IN 492045N, 001848W. (FRENCH NM 49 12 46). - NM 2656/49. H2415/54 13.4.55 SHOWN AS ST IN 492050N, 001845W ON FRENCH 890. LC 1821. 23.7.85 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 2.9MTRS, IN 492046N, 001845W ON FRENCH 6927 [1985 EDN]. BR STD. 14.3.88 LARGE BRITISH CARGO VESSEL 'DERRYCUNIHY' IN 492049.8N, 001844.2W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. DRIES 2.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. WK LIES UPRIGHT. BOW & SECTION OF MAST CLEARLY VISIBLE AT LW. ORIENTATION NW/SE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14590187). SHOWN AS ST DRIES 2.9MTRS IN 492050N, 001845W [EUR] ON NC 2613. 16.5.07 LIES IN 4920.829N, 0018.736W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 4.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 4920.774N, 0018.817W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1944 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MCCOWEN & GROSS. STRUCK A MINE & SANK OFF THE COAST OF NORMANDY. ABOUT 13 GUNNERS & ABOUT 150 TROOPS LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

UK NM 2237/19

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FAQ

Where is the DERRYCUNIHY wreck located?

The DERRYCUNIHY wreck is located at coordinates 49 20.789 N,0 18.892 W.

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

The DERRYCUNIHY lies at a depth of about 7.1 meters and is located at coordinates 49 20.789 N,0 18.892 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DERRYCUNIHY?

The seabed around the DERRYCUNIHY lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the DERRYCUNIHY sink?

The DERRYCUNIHY sank on Jun 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the DERRYCUNIHY discovered?

The wreck of the DERRYCUNIHY was discovered in 1944.

What country did the DERRYCUNIHY belong to?

The DERRYCUNIHY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DERRYCUNIHY carrying?

The DERRYCUNIHY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DERRYCUNIHY?

The DERRYCUNIHY had a tonnage of 7093 tons.

What type of wreck is the DERRYCUNIHY?

The DERRYCUNIHY is classified as a motor vessel.

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