Iron Duchess Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Iron duchess Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.728 N,2 45.578 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.495467
  • Longitude: -2.759633
Water Depth -6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRON DUCHESS
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH218/430/03 3.6.93 STRANDED IN 512942N, 024530W. APPARENTLY ABANDONED AND UNLIKELY TO REFLOAT. (MRCC SWANSEA, TLX DTD 25.5.93). NCA YET. HH218/430/03 6.12.93 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (BRISTOL PORT CO, LTR DTD 30.11.93). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2004

Circumstances of loss

TOOK ON WATER AND STRANDED WHILE PROCEEDING FROM BRISTOL TO R AXE.

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FAQ

Where is the IRON DUCHESS wreck located?

The IRON DUCHESS wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.728 N,2 45.578 W.

When did the IRON DUCHESS sink?

The IRON DUCHESS sank on May 25, 1993.

When was the wreck of the IRON DUCHESS discovered?

The wreck of the IRON DUCHESS was discovered in 1993.

What type of wreck is the IRON DUCHESS?

The IRON DUCHESS is classified as a barge.

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