Hms Duchess (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms duchess (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 21.848 N,6 2.703 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.364133
  • Longitude: -6.045050
Wreck Depth 109.78 m
Water Depth 119 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY)
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 99.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 81.49
Sonar Width 18.9
Shadow Height 7.34
Orientation 168
Tonnage 1375
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1939
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 20, 2025

Surveying Details

H280/40 7.3.40 SUNK IN 67FMS. NOT A DANGER. POSN 552200N, 060200W OR 293 DEG, 8.6M FROM MULL OF KINTYRE. (HMS BARHAM). NCA. 19.1.66 INS AS NDWPA. NC 2724.. 13.6.73 AMEND TO USCPA 80MTRS. NC 2798. H2885/83 30.1.85 EXAM'D 7.6.84 IN 552152N, 060239W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 108 IN GEN DEPTH 119MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.2MTRS, LENGTH 130MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LYING 110/290 DEG. INTACT AND NEARLY UPRIGHT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165A). BR STD. SEP 2021/000250316 18.10.21 EXAM'D 09.03.2021; IN 5521.848N, 0602.704W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 110.87MTRS. IN GEN DEPTH 119MTRS. LENGTH 81.49MTRS. HEIGHT 7.34MTRS. WIDTH 18.9MTRS. ORIENTATION 168/348 DEGS. LARGE, MAINLY INTACT WRECK. [HI 1511, A-2 SEA SOLUTIONS LTD - H525-3643]. AMEND NDW 110MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2025000205971 27.02.2025 EXAM'D 27.02.2025; WRECK LOCATED IN 5521.848N, 0602.703W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 109.78MTRS. HEAVILY DETERIOTAED WK, FORWARD AND AFT SECTIONS COLLAPSED, MID SECTION REMAINS INTACT, STANDING UPRIGHT. (HI1884, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY 2025). AMEND WK 109.78MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1932 BY PALMER AND CO, SANK AFTER COLLISION IN FOG WITH HMS BARNHAM. 129 LIVES LOST, THERE WERE ONLY 29 SURVIVORS.

General Comments

Heavily deteriorated shipwreck. Forward and aft sections have collapsed while the midsection remains intact. Standing upright. Difficult to determine length because of level of deterioration.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 21.848 N,6 2.703 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 21.848 N,6 2.703 W.

How deep is the HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 109.78 meters and is located at coordinates 55 21.848 N,6 2.703 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 119 meters deep.

When did the HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 12, 1939.

When was the wreck of the HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY)?

The HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1375 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY)?

The HMS DUCHESS (PROBABLY) is classified as a destroyer.

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