Hms Lincoln City (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms lincoln city (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 0.1 N,6 45.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.001667
  • Longitude: -6.756667
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 398
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H01151/41 27.3.41 IN POSN 205 DEG, 2C FROM LT ON OUTER BREAKWATER AT THORSHAVN. - TFNM 711/41. H01151/41 3.6.41 WK DISPERSED. - TFNM 1291/41. 6.3.85 SMALL WK LOCATED BY DIVERS NEAR THORSHAVN IN 620006N, 064524W. AMMUNITION FOUND ONBOARD. (NHB - TELECON). NCA YET. PRESUMABLY THIS WK. 1.9.03 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 85 [6TH EDN OCT'02]. AMENDED TO NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY, BUT RETAINED AS LIVE UNCHARTED RECORD. 6.12.12 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3569 [EDN 1 DTD 15.11.12]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1933. HIRED AS ANTI- SUBMARINE TRAWLER SEPT 1939. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 62 0.1 N,6 45.4 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 62 0.1 N,6 45.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 21, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 398 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS LINCOLN CITY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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