Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

MV Derbyshire

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. MV Derbyshire Marker

Inscription. MV Derbyshire was an Oil-Bulk Carrier owned by Bibby Tankers Ltd of Liverpool, registered in Liverpool. On July 11th 1980, she left Sept Iles in Canada bound for Japan, loaded with 157,447 tonnes of Iron Ore. On Tuesday 9th September 1980, a last message was received from the MV Derbyshire:
“Now hove to due to severe tropical storm”
The vessel was lost later that evening in Typhoon Orchid with the loss of 44 lives, 42 crew and 2 wives.

In 1983 the “MV Derbyshire Family Association” was formed.

In 1994, following moves initiated by the Family Association and its supporters, the wreck was found. The Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott ordered the re-opening of the formal investigation into the loss of the ship. In the Public Report published in 2000, the Court recommended 22 safety enhancing measures, which if history is to be our guide, will have already preserved many lives.

This Memorial was unveiled by Paul Lambert MBE
on Saturday 15th September 2018

Artist: Tony Evans

(inscribed on sculpture)

Kevin Allis (21) Junior Engineer Officer • Francis Arthur Bayliss (42) Chief Officer • Philip Joseph Best (19) Steward • Paul John Bindon

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(22) Extra Second Officer • Thomas Victor Blease (40) Petty Officer • Richard Bond (57) Petty Officer • Terence Brown (42) Seaman I • William Buckley (48) Purser/Catering Officer • Ali Bin Bujang (58) Seaman I • Timothy Burke (39) Seaman I • Frederick James Chedotal (31) Electrical Officer • Nigel Coates (19) Seaman I • Leo Thomas Mackenzie Coltman (33) Third Engineer Officer • John James Crone (40) Second Steward • Mark Freeman (17) Junior Catering Rating • Alexander Turner Gordon (31) Steward • Andrew Gordon (18) Steward • Joseph Henry Graham (61) Second Cook • James John Greenland (22) Steward • Barry James Hardman (22) Chief Cook • Anthony Jack Hodges (31) Chief Petty Officer • William Leonard Hunt (24) Fourth Engineer Officer

Graham Hutchinson (26) Extra Third Engineer • Anne Marie Hutchinson (24) Wife • David Hugh Jones (29) Second Engineer Officer • Mary Jones (23) Wife • Norman Gibson Aiken Kane (26) Seaman 1 • Paul Desmond King (22) Junior Engineer Officer • Peter Lambert (19) Seaman 1 • Bernard John Langton (18) Seaman 1 • Norman Marsh (49) Chief Engineer Officer • Ali Bin Haji Musa (55) Seaman 1 • Ronnie Musa (56) Seaman

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. MV Derbyshire Memorial

The sculpture's plinth is shaped like a prow of a ship, on which "MV Derbyshire" is inscribed.

1 • James Noblett (41) Seaman 1 • Clive William Rapley (39) Extra Chief Officer • David Michael Ridyard (25) Extra Fourth Engineer • Badarun Bin Sekah (44) Seaman 1 • Adrian Keith Stott (17) Junior Seaman • Peter John Taylor (54) Petty Officer • Raymond William Taylor (25) Second Officer • Geoffrey Victor Underhill (47) Captain • Royal Alfred Waller (59) Radio Officer • Griffith Wyn Williams (25) Seaman 1 • Edward Frank Williamson (21) Junior Engineer

Erected 2018.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1980.

Location. 53° 24.412′ N, 2° 59.656′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It can be reached from the intersection of Old Churchyard and Chapel Street, on the right when traveling south. This memorial is located within Our Lady and St Nicholas Church Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Old Churchyard, Liverpool, England L2 8TX, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James Harrison (a few steps from this marker); Captain Luis Pardo (within shouting distance of this marker); Oriel Chambers (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); West Africa House (about 90 meters away); India Buildings (about 120 meters away); Site of First India Buildings (about 120 meters away); Martins Bank Building (about 150 meters away); Sir Banastre Tarleton MP (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. MV Derbyshire Marker

The plaque is located on the rear of the memorial.

of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . The sinking of MV Derbyshire (National Museums Liverpool).

MV Derbyshire is the biggest British registered merchant ship ever to have been lost at sea. Built in 1976, she was an oil/bulk/ore (OBO) carrier. A Liverpool registered ship, she was owned by the local firm Bibby Line. On her final voyage more than a third of the crew were from Liverpool...Incredibly it was 20 years before the reasons for the sinking were discovered. This is the story of how the families of the lost crew fought to discover the truth.

(Submitted on October 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

4. MV Derbyshire Memorial

A list of names inscribed on the memorial.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

5. MV Derbyshire Memorial

A list of names inscribed on the memorial.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.