What is MV Derbyshire?
The '''MV ''Derbyshire''''' was an [[ore-bulk-oil carrier|ore-bulk-oil combination carrier]]. It was built in 1976. It was the last in the series of the ''Bridge''-class [[ship]]s. It was registered at [[Liverpool]]. It was owned by Bibby Line. The ship was lost on 9 September 1980 during [[Typhoon Orchid]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MV Derbyshire|publisher=The Liverpool Museum|url=http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/visit/floor-plan/life-at-sea/derbyshire/index.aspx|access-date=Oct 18, 2015}}</ref> All 42 crew members and two of their wives were killed during the sinking. ''Derbyshire'' was launched in 1975. It went into service the following year. ==References== <references/> [[Category:Ships]] {{transport-stub}}