Deucalion (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Deucalion (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.953 N,2 35.761 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.199217
  • Longitude: -2.596017
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEUCALION (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 90.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1796
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 2003
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1001/40 H1001/40 (NO DATE) REPORTED SUNK 20M SSW FROM PORTLAND LT OR, IN 501100N,023300W. (TRADE DIVISION LIST). NCA YET. H113/45 25.3.45 H113/45 25.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 501200N, 023400W APPROX. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/5). NCA. H651/56 13.1.56 H651/56 13.1.56 CONTACT INSERTED IN 501100N, 023300W. 8.3.56 8.3.56 NOT FOUND BY ASDIC IN AREA SWEEP. (HMS SCOTT, 1954). DELETED. BR STD. 19.11.75 19.11.75 USC 22FMS PA IN 501100N, 023300W. (NC BRANCH). NE 2649. 9.8.78 9.8.78 USC 40MTRS PA IN 501100N, 023300W. (NC BRANCH). NC 2454. 18.1.80 18.1.80 NDW PA SHOWN ON FRENCH CHART 878 [1979 EDN, 1:240000]. NCA. H1310/87/17 7.4.87 H1310/87/17 7.4.87 UNCHARTED WRECK LOCATED IN 501155N, 023541W . ACCURACY 1 MILE. THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE DEUCLION. (T HANLON TELECON 7.4.87). CHART CORRECTING ACTION IN H1270/79. BR STD. 24.6.87 24.6.87 CONFIRMED THAT THERE IS A WRECK IN 501155N, 023541W DURING RECENT INVESTIGATION. MAGNETOMETER INDICATED METALLO-FERROUS CONTENT OF AROUND 3500TONNES. (T HANLON TELECON 23.6.87). NCA. HH090/961/01 15.12.03 HH090/961/01 15.12.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1914 BY RIJKEE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KONINKLIJKE NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMBOOT MAATS. PASSAGE LONDON FOR ST. JOHN'S, NF. WAS BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.953 N,2 35.761 W.

How deep is the DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.953 N,2 35.761 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEUCALION (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DEUCALION (POSSIBLY)?

The DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1796 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEUCALION (POSSIBLY)?

The DEUCALION (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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