Duddon (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Duddon (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.578 N,1 9.522 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.776300
  • Longitude: -1.158700
Wreck Depth 5.6 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUDDON (PROBABLY)
Type lighter
Sonar Length 23.8
Sonar Width 4.9
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.7,000
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2013

Surveying Details

H1882/24 17.3.24 H1882/24 17.3.24 SANK IN 504612N, 010920W, APPROX 210 DEGS, 4.7C FROM OUTER END OF STOKES BAY PIER. BROKE IN TWO DURING SALVAGE ATTEMPT. LARGER PORTION WILL BE DISPERSED DURING SALVAGE OPS USING EXPLOSIVES. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, D3858/24, DTD 6.3.24). NCA YET. H1882/24 29.5.24 H1882/24 29.5.24 EXACT POSN NOT YET KNOWN. BUOY CARRIED AWAY & WK NOT YET RE-LOCATED. (KHM PORTSMOUTH). NCA. H1882/24 8.8.24 H1882/24 8.8.24 ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE UNSUCCESSFUL. (KHM PORTSMOUTH). NCA YET. H1937/80 9.8.82 H1937/80 9.8.82 OBSTN LOCATED 9.9.81. EXAM'D 6.1.82, IN 504642N, 010935W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 0.9 IN GEN DEPTH 6.5MTRS. REPORTED ORIGINALLY TO QHM PORTSMOUTH BY LOCAL FISHERMAN, WHO CLAIMED HE COULD STAND ON IT. (SCESU, HI 4(B)). PROBABLY PART OF THE LIGHTER 'DUDDON'. CHART AS WK 0.9MTR. - NM 2172/82. HH3947/86/2 30.7.90 HH3947/86/2 30.7.90 NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN BUT WK, APPARENTLY OF A LIGHTER LYING UPSIDE DOWN, EXAM'D 23.5.90 IN 504632.5N, 010926W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.7 IN GEN DEPTH 7.7MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 2MTRS, LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. LIES 272/092DEGS. DIVER CONFIRMED IT AS WK OF LIGHTER WITH CURVED STEM. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 366). CHART AS WK 5.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2267/90. 9.1.13 9.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 5046.576N, 0109.520W. 9.1.13 SEP 2013/000004405 9.1.13 LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.61MTRS. SCOUR 0.7MTR DEEP TO NORTH. (APB SOUTHAMPTON, SOLENT SURVEY DTD 5.2012). AMEND WK 5.6MTRS. 18.10.13 18.10.13 EXAM'D 1.7.13 IN 5046.578N, 0109.522W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.7 IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 23.8MTRS, WIDTH 4.9MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). INTACT, INVERTED, MINOR SCOUR. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. BROKE IN TWO DURING SALVAGE ATTEMPT. PARTLY DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES. (SIBI).

General Comments

INVERTED, MINOR SCOUR TO NORTH

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FAQ

Where is the DUDDON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DUDDON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.578 N,1 9.522 W.

How deep is the DUDDON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DUDDON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 5.6 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.578 N,1 9.522 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUDDON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DUDDON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DUDDON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DUDDON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1924.

What type of wreck is the DUDDON (PROBABLY)?

The DUDDON (PROBABLY) is classified as a lighter.

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