Hms Lydian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms lydian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 9.351 N,1 26.613 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.155850
  • Longitude: 1.443550
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LYDIAN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 244
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2000

Surveying Details

H4694/15 WK IN 510919N, 012643E MARKED BY BUOY. NO LONGER DANGEROUS. - FNM 357/15. H3849/18 GIVES TONNAGE ETC. H6345/26 4.11.26 CHARTED AS NDW (1915). BA 1828. 26.6.68 NOW CHARTED AS DW. NE 1828. H2234/71 2.2.71 NOT SEARCHED FOR. (SOISS, WRECK APPENDIX 31.12.70). H3821/72 29.8.72 AMENDED TO USC 8FM 0FT. - NM 1579/72. 18.5.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC 15.0MTRS. NC 323. H4453/72 19.4.79 NOT FOUND DURING INTENSIVE DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). DELETED. R/P. 30.6.81 STILL SHOWN ON FR 6824 [1981 EDN]. NCA. HH090/647/01 31.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (NP 1016, HI 647). AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE ALSO WK [13695] IN 510940N, 012613.5E]. SEP 2019/000022679 24.6.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED OFF S FORELAND WHILST ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LYDIAN wreck located?

The HMS LYDIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.351 N,1 26.613 E.

How deep is the HMS LYDIAN and where exactly is it located?

The HMS LYDIAN lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.351 N,1 26.613 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LYDIAN?

The seabed around the HMS LYDIAN lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the HMS LYDIAN sink?

The HMS LYDIAN sank on Sep 18, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS LYDIAN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LYDIAN was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HMS LYDIAN belong to?

The HMS LYDIAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LYDIAN?

The HMS LYDIAN had a tonnage of 244 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LYDIAN?

The HMS LYDIAN is classified as a trawler.

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