George Lockett Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
George lockett Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.521 N,3 55.171 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.242017
  • Longitude: -3.919517
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGE LOCKETT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 869
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1892
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2020

Surveying Details

HH100/351/05 15.4.92 WK OF FAIR SIZED SS LOCATED IN 511429.5N, 035506W IN ABOUT 20MTRS. MOST OF THE WRECKAGE STANDS 2 TO 3MTRS HIGH BUT A LARGE BOILER STANDS 9MTRS HIGH. (J HEWITT, 20.3.92). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH220/420/04 8.7.04 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND TO WK 11MTRS. - NM 3728/04. SEP 2015/000250066 2.12.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (DS40, CEFAS SURVEY 2014). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2020/000233025 19.4.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2020 (HI1506, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB). NFA

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR CARDIFF.

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGE LOCKETT wreck located?

The GEORGE LOCKETT wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.521 N,3 55.171 W.

How deep is the GEORGE LOCKETT and where exactly is it located?

The GEORGE LOCKETT lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.521 N,3 55.171 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGE LOCKETT?

The seabed around the GEORGE LOCKETT lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the GEORGE LOCKETT sink?

The GEORGE LOCKETT sank on Feb 10, 1892.

When was the wreck of the GEORGE LOCKETT discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGE LOCKETT was discovered in 1992.

What country did the GEORGE LOCKETT belong to?

The GEORGE LOCKETT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GEORGE LOCKETT carrying?

The GEORGE LOCKETT was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGE LOCKETT?

The GEORGE LOCKETT had a tonnage of 869 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGE LOCKETT?

The GEORGE LOCKETT is classified as a steam ship.

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