Duckbridge (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Duckbridge (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 41.309 N,4 0.737 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 105 m |
| Water Depth | 109 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | DUCKBRIDGE (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 73.2 m |
| Width | 11 m |
| Draught | 6.1 |
| Sonar Length | 40 |
| Shadow Height | 4 |
| Orientation | 90 |
| Tonnage | 1491 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 22, 1916 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1916 |
| Last Detection Year | 1984 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | SANK 6MILES N OF STRATHY PT. 584200N, 040000W APPROX. (WW1SL). H2925/83 11.1.85 H2925/83 11.1.85 EXAM'D 29.7.84 IN 584120N, 040039W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 105 IN GEN DEPTH 109MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 204). BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 26, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DUCKBRIDGE SS CO. BUILT 1914 BY CRAIG TAYLOR & CO. 153NHP FOR 9 KNOTS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ?. MINED.
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