J Duncan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
J duncan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.386 N,5 41.159 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.039767
  • Longitude: -5.685983
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name J DUNCAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 87.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.9
Tonnage 1939
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1913
Original Detection Year 1913
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H2959/73 20.8.73 FOUND IN 500221N, 054106W [POSN ESTIMATED FROM 2.5INCH OS MAP] N SIDE OF PORTH LOE. WK SAID BY LOCALS TO BE J.DUNCAN. WK SCATTERED NW & S OF SMALL ROCK IN NE CORNER OF BAY. NOT POSSIBLE TO IDENTIFY PARTS OF WK EXCEPT WINCH & ENGINE. (MR GILES) - POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1905 BY AILSA STEAMBOAT CO. LTD., TROON, RAN ASHORE AT TOL PEDN WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM CARDIFF TO DEVONPORT. NO LOSS OF LIFE. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES & SEA BREEZES, 6/79).

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FAQ

Where is the J DUNCAN wreck located?

The J DUNCAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.386 N,5 41.159 W.

How deep is the seabed around the J DUNCAN?

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

When did the J DUNCAN sink?

The J DUNCAN sank on Aug 14, 1913.

When was the wreck of the J DUNCAN discovered?

The wreck of the J DUNCAN was discovered in 1913.

What country did the J DUNCAN belong to?

The J DUNCAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the J DUNCAN carrying?

The J DUNCAN was carrying coal,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the J DUNCAN?

The J DUNCAN had a tonnage of 1939 tons.

What type of wreck is the J DUNCAN?

The J DUNCAN is classified as a steam ship.

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