County Of Lancaster Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
County of lancaster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 30.752 N,5 57.361 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 53.512533
- Longitude: -5.956017
|
| Wreck Depth |
27.821 m
|
| Water Depth |
32 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
COUNTY OF LANCASTER |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Sonar Length |
34 |
| Sonar Width |
6 |
| Shadow Height |
5.1 |
| Orientation |
146 |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.3, |
| Original Detection Year |
1983 |
| Last Detection Year |
2015 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 7, 2016 |
Surveying Details
H4466/81 14.7.83 WK LOCATED IN 533043N, 055717W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 26.7MTRS. (HMS FOX, SIGNAL DTD 10.7.83). INS AS SW 26.5MTRS. BR STD. H4466/81 1.3.84 EXAM'D 7.7.83 IN 533043N, 055717W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 26.7, FOUL 27.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. ORIENTATION NNW/SSE. (HMS FOX, HI 95). NFA. HH100/351/02 23.3.90 DIVED ON IN 533046N, 055704W, USING DECCA. FOUND TO BE SMALL COAL-LADEN COASTER AND APPARENTLY REASONABLY INTACT. (FOR AUTHORITY SEE FILE). HH100/351/12 7.10.96 IDENTIFIED AFTER RECOVERY OF BELL. (FOR AUTHORITY SEE FILE). 28.8.12 EXAM'D 6.8.12 IN 5330.752N, 0557.361W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.7 IN GEN DEPTH 32.8MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP. LENGTH 35.0MTRS, WIDTH 6.0MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS. LIES 146/326 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (INFOMAR CV 12_02, VIA K SHEEHAN, MARINE INSTITUTE, IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 23.8.12). MINOR SCOUR AT BOW AND STERN. INTACT, UPRIGHT. A TWO HOLD MV WITH ENGINE AFT. AMEND WK 27.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 11.4.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.821MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32.6MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST, CV12_02). AMEND WK 27.5MTRS.
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53 30.752 N,5 57.361 W
County Of Lancaster on Wreck Map
County Of Lancaster Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the COUNTY OF LANCASTER wreck located?
The COUNTY OF LANCASTER wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.752 N,5 57.361 W.
How deep is the COUNTY OF LANCASTER and where exactly is it located?
The COUNTY OF LANCASTER lies at a depth of about 27.821 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.752 N,5 57.361 W.
How deep is the seabed around the COUNTY OF LANCASTER?
The seabed around the COUNTY OF LANCASTER lies at approximately 32 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the COUNTY OF LANCASTER discovered?
The wreck of the COUNTY OF LANCASTER was discovered in 1983.
What cargo was the COUNTY OF LANCASTER carrying?
The COUNTY OF LANCASTER was carrying coal.
What type of wreck is the COUNTY OF LANCASTER?
The COUNTY OF LANCASTER is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SE, TWO HOLDS, ENGINE AFT