F D Lambert (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
F d lambert (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.737 N,0 27.585 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.712283
  • Longitude: 0.459750
Wreck Depth 17.52 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 5
Tonnage 2195
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,1,17,7,6
Scour Dimensions 0010,,000.5,000
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2015

Surveying Details

H5728/23 7.12.23 LOCATED IN 504240N, 002740E, OR 4.63 CABLES, 77.75DEGS FROM ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. SWEPT CLEAR 50FT. (HMS KELLETT). INS AS OBSTN 8FMS (1923). H2537/28 17.8.28 AMEND TO OBSTN 8FMS. BR STD. 14.7.71 AMEND TO OSW 14.7MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 3.4.75 EXAM'D 24.10.74 IN 504242N, 002740E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.4 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH FROM DCS3 200FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMEND TO WK 18.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 536 & NE 2451. SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 28.06.15, WK SHOWN IN 5042.737N, 0027.585E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20.2MTRS. LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 2.7MTRS. SCOUR LENGTH 10MTRS, DEPTH 0.5MTRS TOWARDS NORTH. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 17.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK APPROX 1M E OF THE ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV WHILST EN ROUTE NEWCASTLE TO SAVONA. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.737 N,0 27.585 E.

How deep is the F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.737 N,0 27.585 E.

How deep is the seabed around the F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1923.

What country did the F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY)?

The F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2195 tons.

What type of wreck is the F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY)?

The F D LAMBERT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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