Duke Of York Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Duke of york Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.165 N,3 2.981 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.469417
  • Longitude: -3.049683
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUKE OF YORK
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2006

Surveying Details

SANK IN CROSBY CHANNEL, ABOUT 150FT S BY E (MAG) OF C10 CAN BUOY. DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB. DEPTH 25FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 & 1951 AS WK 4FMS 1FT. 26.3.51 26.3.51 SHOWN AS WK 7.1MTRS ON K3500(10). 26.3.75 26.3.75 AMEND TO WK 7.1MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/10). NC 1951. H3803/65 11.5.75 H3803/65 11.5.75 NOT SHOWN ON K4111/71 - 1974. DELETED. NC 3490. 22.9.82 22.9.82 WK 7.1MTRS IN POSN 532809N, 030254W (K8577/6). NC 3490. 29.11.01 29.11.01 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) ON BA 1951 [NE 17.5.01]. GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. HH091/124/01 25.4.06 HH091/124/01 25.4.06 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS DUBLIN.

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FAQ

Where is the DUKE OF YORK wreck located?

The DUKE OF YORK wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.165 N,3 2.981 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUKE OF YORK?

The seabed around the DUKE OF YORK lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the DUKE OF YORK sink?

The DUKE OF YORK sank on Jan 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DUKE OF YORK discovered?

The wreck of the DUKE OF YORK was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DUKE OF YORK belong to?

The DUKE OF YORK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUKE OF YORK carrying?

The DUKE OF YORK was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the DUKE OF YORK?

The DUKE OF YORK had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUKE OF YORK?

The DUKE OF YORK is classified as a sailing vessel.

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