Durdham Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
Durdham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 23.276 N,3 8.622 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.387933
- Longitude: -3.143700
|
| Wreck Depth |
7.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
9 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DURDHAM |
|
Type
|
dredger
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
80 |
| Sonar Width |
50 |
| Shadow Height |
1 |
| Tonnage |
477 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 27, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2011 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 18, 2011 |
Surveying Details
H0715/40 5.8.40 DW LIES 140.5DEG, 1.54M FROM LAVERNOCK CH. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S. (NOIC CARDIFF, 29.7.40) - PFNM 1947 & NM 1824 (T)/40 ISSUED. H0835/40 1.10.40 CHARTED AS DW. - NM 2390/40. H0715/40 17.11.41 BUOY NOW CHARTED. - NM 2706/41. H0715/40 26.4.49 WK NOT TO BE DISPERSED DUE PROXIMITY OF IMPORTANT CABLES. (FOIC CARDIFF). H0715/40 20.7.49 DRIFT SWEPT, CLEAR AT 26FT IN 512312N, 030830W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27 IN GEN DEPTH 30FT. ROCKY SEABED. (HMS SEAGULL, 5.5.49) BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH, 2.6.49). AMEND TO WK 4FMS 2FT. - NM 1234/49. H5293/71 17.12.71 SHOWN AS WK 7.1MTRS [LAT] ON SURVEY [K4773/1]. NC 1182. H3942/88 23.1.90 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (LAND & MARINE ENGINEERING LTD, HI 464). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 31.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5123.229N, 0308.576W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04]. 17.8.11 EXAM'D 18.2.11 IN 5123.258N, 0308.617W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.78 IN GEN DEPTH 8.8MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS, HT 1.02MTRS. AN AREA OF FOUL GROUND CONTAINING MULTIPLE SMALL CONTACTS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1326). MINOR AREAS OF SCOUR TO N & S. AMEND FOUL 7.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.11.15 ASSESSED BY RT1W, FOUL 7.5MTRS IN 5123.276N, 0308.622W [WGD]. (RT1W E.COOKSON, E-MAIL DTD 29.10.15). AMEND FOUL 7.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
MINED. (WW2SL). LATER DISPERSED USING EXPLOSIVES.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 23.276 N,3 8.622 W
Durdham on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the DURDHAM wreck located?
The DURDHAM wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.276 N,3 8.622 W.
How deep is the DURDHAM and where exactly is it located?
The DURDHAM lies at a depth of about 7.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.276 N,3 8.622 W.
How deep is the seabed around the DURDHAM?
The seabed around the DURDHAM lies at approximately 9 meters deep.
When did the DURDHAM sink?
The DURDHAM sank on Jul 27, 1940.
When was the wreck of the DURDHAM discovered?
The wreck of the DURDHAM was discovered in 1940.
What country did the DURDHAM belong to?
The DURDHAM belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the DURDHAM?
The DURDHAM had a tonnage of 477 tons.
What type of wreck is the DURDHAM?
The DURDHAM is classified as a dredger.
General Comments
AREA OF DEBRIS WITH MINOR SCOURS TO N & S