Derwent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Derwent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 31.098 N,5 3.602 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.518300
  • Longitude: -5.060033
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DERWENT
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 232
Tonnage Type net
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1880
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1880
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 16, 2024

Surveying Details

ST SHOWN 008.5DEG, 225YDS FROM PILLAR ROCK LT, HOLY ISLAND. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 1619. H6997/29 NOW CHARTED AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 1619. H7551/68 17.1.69 NOT VISIBLE FROM SEAWARD. NOT INVESTIGATED. (HMS HYDRA, HI 27/68). NCA. H1955/79 5.6.81 NOTHING LOCATED DURING DCS3 SEARCH IN ORIGINAL POSN. LOCALS STATE WK LIES CLOSE UNDER ROCKS NORTH OF PILLAR ROCK IN 553106N,050332W APPROX. STEM & STERN POSTS STILL STAND, COMING TO WITHIN 1MTR OF SURFACE AT LW. NO DANGER TO SHIPPING, VERY CLOSE INSHORE. (HMS HERALD HI 47/80). DELETE. BR STD. 8.11.82 REPORTED TO STAND 3MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP. RIBS & STERN STILL STAND, WITH SHIPS TIMBERS ON SEABED. ANCHOR CABLE RUNS ALONG SEABED FROM WK. (BSAC WK REGISTER). NCA. 19.1.04 POSN GIVEN AS 5531.167N, 0503.583W [UND] USING GPS. LIES 100MTRS FROM AND PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONLY FEW WOODEN SPARS AND PLANKS VISIBLE ON SANDY SEABED. SHIP'S BELL HAS BEEN FOUND. STERNPOST STANDS 4MTRS HIGH. LOCATION DIAGRAM. (CLYDE SHIPWRECKS, PUBLISHED 1997) RSDRA2023000238835 3.11.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1681). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN VESSEL BUILT 1875 IN WORKINGTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J F LITTLE, MARYPORT. PASSAGE MARYPORT FOR LONDONDERRY. STRANDED AND LOST IN WSW FORCE 10 WINDES. CREW ESCAPED ONTO SHORE. (CLYDE SHIPWRECKS & SIBI).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP, CLOSE INSHORE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 31.098 N,5 3.602 W
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FAQ

Where is the DERWENT wreck located?

The DERWENT wreck is located at coordinates 55 31.098 N,5 3.602 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DERWENT?

The seabed around the DERWENT lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the DERWENT sink?

The DERWENT sank on Dec 19, 1880.

When was the wreck of the DERWENT discovered?

The wreck of the DERWENT was discovered in 1880.

What country did the DERWENT belong to?

The DERWENT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DERWENT carrying?

The DERWENT was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DERWENT?

The DERWENT had a tonnage of 232 tons.

What type of wreck is the DERWENT?

The DERWENT is classified as a sailing vessel.

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