Derrymore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Derrymore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30.677 N,5 24.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.511283
  • Longitude: -5.409667
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DERRYMORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 51.8 m
Width 7.8 m
Draught 3.1
Tonnage 485
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.3.71 4.3.71 APPROX SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 2M OFF BALLYHALBERT BAY, CO DOWN. (LLWW1). POSN 543040N, 052430W FOR FILING ONLY. 23.9.13 23.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1377). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, TROON, AYRSHIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R MCCOWEN & SONS LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 75NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MUIR & HOUSTON LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR TROON. CAPTURED AND SCUTTLED BY GERMAN UC-65. CREW RECOVERED. (WW1SL, DODS, WRECKSITE.EU & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the DERRYMORE wreck located?

The DERRYMORE wreck is located at coordinates 54 30.677 N,5 24.58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DERRYMORE?

The seabed around the DERRYMORE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the DERRYMORE sink?

The DERRYMORE sank on May 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DERRYMORE discovered?

The wreck of the DERRYMORE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DERRYMORE belong to?

The DERRYMORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DERRYMORE carrying?

The DERRYMORE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DERRYMORE?

The DERRYMORE had a tonnage of 485 tons.

What type of wreck is the DERRYMORE?

The DERRYMORE is classified as a steam ship.

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