Derrymore (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Derrymore (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
5 17.859 S,106 16.67 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: -5.297650
- Longitude: 106.277833
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| Wreck Depth |
14 m
|
| Water Depth |
27 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Lower Low Water |
| Name |
DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
126.2 m |
| Width |
17.3 m |
| Draught |
7.8 |
| Sonar Length |
120 |
| Tonnage |
4799 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
aircraft,general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 13, 1942
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2025 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 15, 2025 |
Surveying Details
SUNK IN 051800S, 1062000E. (LLOYDS WW2 LOSSES). H04215/45 10.9.45 DW IN 051728S, 1061706E, OR 224DEGS 11.7M FROM N WATCHER LT. (USHO RES. NM 15/1102/45). - NM 2712/45. H2917/55 22.2.56 SHOWN IN 051730S, 1061705E [UND] ON INDO 78. NC 2056. HH100/351/16 18.9.00 LARGE SS DIVED IN 0517.83S, 10616.64E [WGD] USING GPS. A CENTRE CASTLE FREIGHTER OF APPROX LENGTH 120MTRS, UPRIGHT AND INTACT. MASTS CUT OFF AT 14MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. SCOURED TO 30MTRS. BOW FACES 090 DEGS. MOST LIKELY A WARTIME WRECK. HAS A 4 OR 5 INCH GUN MOUNTED ON THE STERN AND MANY OF THE DECKS AND SIDES OF WHEELHOUSE/RADIO ROOM ARE COVERED WITH 6 INCH CONCRETE SLABS FOR PROTECTION. MOSTLY INTACT, BUT STBD BOW DAMAGED AND COLLAPSED. STILL HAS CARGO OF CEMENT IN BAGS, MUNITIONS AND AIRCRAFT PARTS. ONE COMPLETE ENGINE IS IDENTIFIABLE. LIES EQUIDISTANT FROM [47797] AND [47798], WHICH MAY BE SAME VESSEL REPORTED TWICE. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 10.9.00). AMEND TO WK 14MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/16 26.1.01 LOCATED IN 0517.83S, 10616.64E [WGD] USING GPS. WK HAS LARGE HOLD BELOW THE WATERLINE AND STBD BOW INDICATES TORPEDO DAMAGE. STILL HAS A CARGO OF MUNITIONS AND AIRCRAFT PARTS. ONE AERO ENGINE IS SITTING ONTHE PORT SIDE DECK, INTACT, ALTHOUGH CORRODED. SIZE OF VESSEL IS CORRECT. CERTAIN THAT THIS IS THE 'DERRYMORE'. WK [47797] MAY BE A SECOND REPORTING OF THE SAME WK AS UNABLE TO LOCATE ANY WK IN THIS POSN. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 22.1.01). NCA. 5.1.10 SHOWN IN 0517.83S, 10616.640E [WGD] ON NE 2056 [DEC' 08 EDN].
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1938 BY THE BURNTISLAND SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MCGOWEN & GROSS. OIL ENGINE. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR BATAVIA. CARGO 7000 TONS AIRCRAFT AND MILITARY STORES. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A JAPANESE SUBMARINE. CREW OF 36 AND 209 AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE PERSONNEL. NINE RAAF LOST.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
5 17.859 S,106 16.67 E
Derrymore (Probably) on Wreck Map
Derrymore (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 5 17.859 S,106 16.67 E.
How deep is the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 5 17.859 S,106 16.67 E.
How deep is the seabed around the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.
When did the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) sink?
The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 13, 1942.
When was the wreck of the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.
What country did the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) belong to?
The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) carrying?
The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) was carrying aircraft,general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY)?
The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4799 tons.
What type of wreck is the DERRYMORE (PROBABLY)?
The DERRYMORE (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
CENTRE CASTLE FREIGHTER, INTACT, UPRIGHT, LENGTH BY DIVER