Deucalion Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Deucalion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 9.233 N,2 3.442 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.153883
- Longitude: -2.057367
|
| Wreck Depth |
52 m
|
| Water Depth |
58 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DEUCALION |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NL |
| Length |
90.2 m |
| Width |
13.1 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Sonar Length |
65 |
| Shadow Height |
9.5 |
| Orientation |
120 |
| Tonnage |
1976 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 4, 1940
|
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
1996 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 20, 2007 |
Surveying Details
H1001/40 4.7.40 VERY APPROX POSN 500900N, 020100W. (TRADE DIV. LIST 4.7.40). INS DWPA IN 500900N, 020100W. H3504/51 12.2.60 WK DIVED ON JUNE 1951 IN 500830N, 020412W [OGB[ USING DECCA. FIRST THOUGHT TO BE WK OF SUBMARINE, BUT ON SUBSEQUENT DIVE IDENTIFIED AS OLD SURFACE VESSEL PROBABLY WWI PERIOD. STANDS 22 TO 42FT HIGH AND LIES 085/265 DEGS. LENGTH 270 - 340FT. MAY BE TWO WKS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. (CINC PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). AMEND TO NDW. 3.3.60 SONAR CONTACT, WK, IN 500930N, 020330W, APPROX. (AUBD 304/142). 9.8.78 AMEND TO USC 33MTRS. NE 2454.. 18.1.80 SHOWN AS NDWPA ON FRENCH 878 [DEC '79]. NCA. HH100/351/05 23.1.92 DEFINITE WK LOCATED IN 500914.5N, 020317W USING E/S AND MAGNETOMETER. COULD BE WK OF DALLAS CITY. (D G WOODHAMS). HH090/533/01 24.2.92 WK EXAM'D 26.11.91 IN 500914N, 020326.5W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.3 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEG WITH HIGH POINT AT SE END. A LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY WAS OBSERVED. LARGE AND FAIRLY INTACT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). AMEND TO WK 52MTRS. - NM 783/92. HH100/351/11 4.9.96 DIVED IN 500912N, 020315W [OGB] USING DECCA. WK IS A STEAMSHIP WITH TWO MAIN BOILERS AND ONE AUXILLARY. WELL BROKEN AMIDSHIPS AND THE STERN ON THE STBD SIDE. WK HAS DUTCH FITTINGS MARKED 'DELS CIE NV HAN ROTTERDAM' AND DUTCH CROCKERY MARKED 'VAN ZWANENBURG ROTTERDAM'. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH100/351/12 20.9.96 REPORTED THAT BUILDER'S PLATE HAS BEEN RECOVERED CONFIRMING VESSEL AS 'DEUCALION'. (N R CHIPCHASE).
Circumstances of loss
BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 27 SURVIVORS (WW2SL). BUILT BY RIJKEE & CO, IN THE NETHLANDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KONINKLIJE NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMBOAT MAATS. LOST WHILST IN CONVOY OA 178. POWERED BY TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 196 NHP. 2 MAIN BOILERS WITH 1 AUXILLARY. (N R CHIPCHASE).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 9.233 N,2 3.442 W
Deucalion on Wreck Map
Deucalion Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the DEUCALION wreck located?
The DEUCALION wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.233 N,2 3.442 W.
How deep is the DEUCALION and where exactly is it located?
The DEUCALION lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.233 N,2 3.442 W.
How deep is the seabed around the DEUCALION?
The seabed around the DEUCALION lies at approximately 58 meters deep.
When did the DEUCALION sink?
The DEUCALION sank on Jul 4, 1940.
When was the wreck of the DEUCALION discovered?
The wreck of the DEUCALION was discovered in 1940.
What country did the DEUCALION belong to?
The DEUCALION belonged to NL.
What cargo was the DEUCALION carrying?
The DEUCALION was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the DEUCALION?
The DEUCALION had a tonnage of 1976 tons.
What type of wreck is the DEUCALION?
The DEUCALION is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
PROBABLY UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN MIDSHIPS