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
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 (HMS SEAGULL, 5.5.49) BUOY WITHDRAWN.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.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2011

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL). LATER DISPERSED USING EXPLOSIVES.

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS WITH MINOR SCOURS TO N & S

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.276 N,3 8.622 W
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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.

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