Ocean Duchess Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Ocean duchess Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 9.3 N,50 41.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.155000
  • Longitude: 50.693333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN DUCHESS
Type steam ship
Flag MV
Length 84.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 1580
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2009

Surveying Details

15.6.76 VESSEL BEACHED IN 260918N, 504136E, SOUTHERN SIDE SITRA ANCHORAGE, BAHRAIN. (LL 15.6.76). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 23.6.76 LIES WITH 20DEG LIST TO STARBOARD IN 16FT [4.9MTRS] OF WATER. (LL 22.6.76). NCA. 10.7.76 OWNERS HAVE OWN TUG AT BAHRAIN, ATTEMPTING TO REFLOAT. (LL 10.7.76) H4151/74 4.8.76 ST PA REPORTED IN 225DEGS, 0.3C FROM SOUTH SHOALS BN. (HAMBURG NM 2412/76). NCA. H4151/74 5.8.76 NOW IN 260918N, 504136E.(MENAS TELEX 5.8.76). NCA. H4151/74 14.1.77 NOW REPORTED IN 260859N, 504135E. (HAMBURG NM 3618/76). NCA. H4151/74 22.2.77 ST SALVAGED & REMOVED. (MENAS LTR 77/135, DTD 17.2.77). NCA, AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1955 BY HENRY ROBB, LTD, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZADE SHIPPING CO. CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOM THAT SPREAD TO THE HOLDS WHILE BERTHED AT BAHRAIN, AFTER BEING LOADED WITH A CARGO OF TEA AT COLOMBO. AFTER THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT SHE WAS TOWED OUT TO SEA & BEACHED. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS & SALVAGED IN FEBRUARY 1977. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN DUCHESS wreck located?

The OCEAN DUCHESS wreck is located at coordinates 26 9.3 N,50 41.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN DUCHESS?

The seabed around the OCEAN DUCHESS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN DUCHESS sink?

The OCEAN DUCHESS sank on Jun 13, 1976.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN DUCHESS discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN DUCHESS was discovered in 1976.

What country did the OCEAN DUCHESS belong to?

The OCEAN DUCHESS belonged to MV.

What cargo was the OCEAN DUCHESS carrying?

The OCEAN DUCHESS was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN DUCHESS?

The OCEAN DUCHESS had a tonnage of 1580 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN DUCHESS?

The OCEAN DUCHESS is classified as a steam ship.

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