Duncan L Clinch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Duncan l clinch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 27.125 N,0 2.705 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.452083
  • Longitude: 0.045083
Wreck Depth -0.4 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNCAN L CLINCH
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Shadow Height 11
Tonnage 7198
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers W CARD LT BUOY, VQ(9)10S, 'DUNCAN L CLINCH' 0.14M WNW
Surveying Details H1516/46 30.3.46 DW IN 492710N, 000246E MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, OC.G, WITH TOPMARK 2 CONES POINTS TOGETHER CLOSE W. (PARIS NMS 327(T)/46 & 538/46). - NM 1075/46. H2255/52 9.7.52 SHOWN AS DW MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY, Q.G, CLOSE W ON FRENCH 5529 [1952 EDN]. NE 2990. H4030/56 2.7.56 SHOWN AS ST MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY, Q.G, ON FRENCH 5526. NE 2990 & BR STD. H3101/58 26.8.58 AMEND POSN OF BUOY TO 1C WNW OF ST. (FRENCH NM 58 16 11). - NM 1409/58. H659/60 5.9.60 SHOWN AS ST IN 492710N, 000246E MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, Q.G, CLOSE W ON FRENCH 5529. NC 2146. H1475/59 2.8.63 ADD W TOPMARK, 2 CONES APEX TO APEX. (HMS CURZON, 16.6 63). BR STD. H4570/68 23.2.70 ST IN 492715N, 000249E MARKED BY BW CONL BUOY, GPOC(2)6S, WITH W TOPMARK 1C NE. (FRENCH NM 70 05 14(P)). - NM 407/70. 11.2.74 INS IN 492713N, 000246E. NC 2146. H4984/74 13.6.78 WK NOW IN 492710N, 000246E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 78 19 15). BR STD. H3898/82 24.12.85 WK, DRIES 0.4MTR [1FT], IN 492711N, 000247E. (BREST NM 85 48 21). - NM 215/86. H1271/82 2.2.88 SHOWN AS ST D0.4MTRS MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY ON FRENCH 6683; DIMENSIONS AND SINKING DATES AT VARIANCE WITH OUR RECORDS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.18090086). BR STD. HH351/352/01 25.1.90 SHOWN IN 492711N, 000247E WITH W CARD BUOY, VQ(9)10S 'DUNCAN-L-CLINCH', 1.4C NW ON FRENCH 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. [N CARD BUOY CLOSE NE MARKS S LIMIT ANCHORAGE AREA]. NE 2146.HH351/352/01 12.7.90 AMEND TO ST D0.4MTR ON BA 2146. - NM 2458/90. 14.6.07 LIES IN 4927.181N, 0002.787E [EUR]. ACCURACY 10MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). BR STD. 23.7.07 SHOWN IN 4927.125N, 0002.705E [WGD] ON FRENCH 6683 [INT 1751] [7TH EDN 2006, CORRECT TO 07-17-34, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2990.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Circumstances of loss

MINED IN LE HAVRE ROADS. BROKE IN TWO. BOW SANK AND STERN STRANDED. WAS ON PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES TO ROUEN. (LIBERTY SHIPS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 27.125 N,0 2.705 E
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FAQ

Where is the DUNCAN L CLINCH wreck located?

The DUNCAN L CLINCH wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.125 N,0 2.705 E.

How deep is the DUNCAN L CLINCH and where exactly is it located?

The DUNCAN L CLINCH lies at a depth of about -0.4 meters and is located at coordinates 49 27.125 N,0 2.705 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNCAN L CLINCH?

The seabed around the DUNCAN L CLINCH lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the DUNCAN L CLINCH sink?

The DUNCAN L CLINCH sank on Dec 28, 1945.

When was the wreck of the DUNCAN L CLINCH discovered?

The wreck of the DUNCAN L CLINCH was discovered in 1945.

What country did the DUNCAN L CLINCH belong to?

The DUNCAN L CLINCH belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the DUNCAN L CLINCH?

The DUNCAN L CLINCH had a tonnage of 7198 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNCAN L CLINCH?

The DUNCAN L CLINCH is classified as a liberty ship.

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