Maritime record MHG25582 - Duckbridge (possibly): Strathy Point

NC87NW 8000 8345 7960
N 58 41.33 W 4 .65

Formerly NC87NW 8473

Quality of fix = SYL
Evidence = Echo sounder
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 109
Orientation of keel/wreck = 090270

Circumstances of Loss Details
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The steamship DUCKBRIDGE was mined.
Source; World War I Shipping Loses.

The DUCKBRIDGE had sailed from Cardiff.
Source; Lloyds World War I Losses.

Surveying Details
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The vessel sank 6 miles north of Strathy Point at approxiamtely 58 42 00N, 004 00 00W.

11 Janauary 1985. The wreck was examined on 29 July 1984 at 58 41 20N, 004 00 39W. This position was obtained using syledis or decca [n scot] red f 8.7, purple d 64.5. The least echo sounder depth was 105 in a general depth of 109 metres. No scouring was observed. The side scan sonar indicated a height of 4 metres, and length of 40 metres (131 feet). The vessel is lying with its keel orientated 090/270 degrees.
Report by BUE Subsea, hi 204.

Note: This is possibly the DUCKBRIDGE, but could be too small. The decca coords are in error - should read:- red f 8.82, purple d 57.67 (nvgp).

Hydrographic Office, 1995.