Earl Of Lonsdale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Earl of lonsdale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 53.35 N,6 21.281 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.889167
  • Longitude: -6.354683
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EARL OF LONSDALE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.8 m
Width 10.2 m
Draught 7.1
Tonnage 1543
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1885
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details 13.5.69 REPORTED WRECKED NORTH OF CARNEW ROCK. WRECKAGE SPREADS SOME 200FT NORTHWARDS FROM THE ROCK. (R EDMONDS, REPORT DTD 13.5.69). 12.12.69 12.12.69 RAN ASHORE ON TROY TOWN, ST AGNES, IN A FOG. ALL HER CREW WERE SAVED. (ISLES OF SCILLY MUSEUM PUBLICATION NO.3). NCA. POSN 495325N, 062117W FOR FILING ONLY. H2568/71 14.11.73 H2568/71 14.11.73 NOT INVESTIGATED INFO ABOVE CORROBORATED. (HMS HECATE, R-OF-S, 16.7.73). NCA. HH100/351/19 18.2.03 HH100/351/19 18.2.03 LIES IN GEN DEPTH 6-12MTRS. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 16.2.03) NCA. HH100/351/21 29.7.04 HH100/351/21 29.7.04 LOCATED IN 4953.350N, 0621.281W [WGD] USING DGPS & MAGNETOMETER. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 12.7.04) NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL.
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2004

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1872 BY R & W HAWTHORN, NORTH SHIELDS, WAS STEAMING AT FULL SPEED IN THICK FOG WHEN SHE STRUCK A ROCK AND SANK OFF TROY TOWN, ST AGNES, WHILST ON PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR PORTISHEAD. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the EARL OF LONSDALE wreck located?

The EARL OF LONSDALE wreck is located at coordinates 49 53.35 N,6 21.281 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EARL OF LONSDALE?

The seabed around the EARL OF LONSDALE lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the EARL OF LONSDALE sink?

The EARL OF LONSDALE sank on Jun 8, 1885.

When was the wreck of the EARL OF LONSDALE discovered?

The wreck of the EARL OF LONSDALE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the EARL OF LONSDALE belong to?

The EARL OF LONSDALE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EARL OF LONSDALE carrying?

The EARL OF LONSDALE was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the EARL OF LONSDALE?

The EARL OF LONSDALE had a tonnage of 1543 tons.

What type of wreck is the EARL OF LONSDALE?

The EARL OF LONSDALE is classified as a steam ship.

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