Port Denison Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Port denison Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 41.36 N,1 33.423 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.689333
  • Longitude: -1.557050
Wreck Depth 79 m
Water Depth 93 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PORT DENISON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 146.3 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 9.8
Sonar Length 108
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 14
Orientation 80
Tonnage 8043
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1940
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2010

Surveying Details

H1001/40 6.2.40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 573754N, 013548W. ACTION NOT NOTED. A/S CONTACT, WK IN 574136N, 013306W. (E.G.17 - 1945). H0810/40 13.10.86 LOCATED AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED IN 574122N, 013314W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. STANDS 20MTRS HIGH AT HIGHEST POINT. (KILBURNS SALVAGE CO TELEX, 18.9.86 & 13.10.86). AMEND TO WK 60MTRS. BR STD. HH091/155/01 19.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 LOCATED 13.3.09 IN 5741.360N, 0133.423W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 79.05 IN GEN DEPTH 93.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 108MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HT 14MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED AND BROKEN IN TWO HALVES. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). TWO PARTS LIE AT ALMOST 90 DEGS. SECOND PART LIES 160/340 DEGS. AMEND WK 79MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY WORKMAN, CLARKE & CO LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PORT LINE LTD. FOUR BOILERS, ?TWO TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES AND TWO LP TURBINES OF 984HP. PASSAGE LONDON FOR AUCKLAND AND LYTTLETON. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILST IN CONVOY. SIXTEEN CREW LOST. (SIBI, DODS).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS AT RT ANGLES, SECOND PART LIES 160/340

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FAQ

Where is the PORT DENISON wreck located?

The PORT DENISON wreck is located at coordinates 57 41.36 N,1 33.423 W.

How deep is the PORT DENISON and where exactly is it located?

The PORT DENISON lies at a depth of about 79 meters and is located at coordinates 57 41.36 N,1 33.423 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PORT DENISON?

The seabed around the PORT DENISON lies at approximately 93 meters deep.

When did the PORT DENISON sink?

The PORT DENISON sank on Sep 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PORT DENISON discovered?

The wreck of the PORT DENISON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the PORT DENISON belong to?

The PORT DENISON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PORT DENISON carrying?

The PORT DENISON was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PORT DENISON?

The PORT DENISON had a tonnage of 8043 tons.

What type of wreck is the PORT DENISON?

The PORT DENISON is classified as a steam ship.

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