Ben Lomond (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ben lomond (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.701 N,7 36.733 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.478350
  • Longitude: -7.612217
Wreck Depth 73.7 m
Water Depth 81 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 103
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 39
Tonnage 2814
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2019

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 30M SE OF DAUNT'S ROCK, OFF CO CORK. (WW1SL & DODS). 30.1.78 30.1.78 SHOW AS NDW IN 512200N, 074106W. NC 2649. 13.3.78 13.3.78 CHART AS USC PA 65MTRS. NC 2049. HH090/541/01 3.8.93 HH090/541/01 3.8.93 NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN. LARGE WK EXAM'D 25.3.93 IN 512843.2N, 073647.4W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [RANGE-RANGE]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72.6 IN GEN DEPTH 81MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.3MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 030/210DEG. SEEMS TO BE LARGELY INTACT BUT WITH DAMAGE AT ONE END. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY DETECTED. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 541). AMEND TO WK 72MTRS. - NM 2814/93. SEP 2019/000170488 01.09.18 EXAM'D 01.09.19 IN 5128.701N, 0736.733W [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 73.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 81MTRS. LENGTH 103MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, ORIENTATION 39/219 DEGS. WRECK INTACT, DEBRIS FIELD LENGTH 133MTRS TOWARDS 58 DEGS. (RV MALLET, MAL18_02, H525). AMEND WRECK 73.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY W GRAY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MORRISON SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE SEVILLE FOR ARDROSSAN. TORPEDOED BY U-92. 24 MEN LOST. (DODS & LLWW1).

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.701 N,7 36.733 W.

How deep is the BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 73.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.701 N,7 36.733 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 81 meters deep.

When did the BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY)?

The BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2814 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY)?

The BEN LOMOND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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