Duet Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Duet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 26.827 N,1 45.257 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.447117
  • Longitude: 1.754283
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUET
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1961
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 1967
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H2824/61 31.7.61 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 522648N, 014522E APPROX, 188DEGS 1.5M FROM S PIER LOWESTOFT. 2FT OF MAST SHOWING AT LW. (CG GORLESTON & TH NM 37/61). INS AS DW MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE E. - NM 1389/61. H2824/61 10.10.61 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TS GT YARMOUTH). AMENDED TO FOUL. - NM 2715/61. H1410/61 31.1.63 NO TRACE FOUND. (HMS ECHO, 1962). NCA YET. H1870/65 29.7.65 NOT FOUND. (ISS 1965). H2351/65 8.2.67 NOT FOUND. (HMS EGRERIA, ROS DTD 25.11.66). DELETE. - NM ACTION. H2098/74 19.11.74 INVESTIGATED BY TRANSIT SONAR BY HMS EGERIA. TWO GOOD BOTTOM CONTACTS. CLOSE SOUNDED, BUT NOTHING FOUND. (ISS REPORT, HI 10/74). NCA. H2098/74 29.1.76 NOT FOUND WITH TRANSIT SONAR. (HMS ECHO, HI 15/75). NCA. H4658/77 29.11.77 NOT FOUND USING DCS3 ON 500FT SCALE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 25.10.77). NCA. RSDRA2024000328456 15.7.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1860 DTD 2024). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

WAS RAMMED AND SANK. (GC GORLESTON).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 26.827 N,1 45.257 E
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FAQ

Where is the DUET wreck located?

The DUET wreck is located at coordinates 52 26.827 N,1 45.257 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUET?

The seabed around the DUET lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the DUET sink?

The DUET sank on May 27, 1961.

When was the wreck of the DUET discovered?

The wreck of the DUET was discovered in 1961.

What country did the DUET belong to?

The DUET belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DUET?

The DUET is classified as a sailing vessel.

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