Hms Lydian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms lydian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 9.701 N,1 26.126 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.161683
  • Longitude: 1.435433
Wreck Depth 16.5 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LYDIAN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 50
Tonnage 220
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 2011
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK OFF LEATHERCOAT, IN 511000N, 012500E APPROX. (WW1SL). H4453/72 8.3.77 H4453/72 8.3.77 WK LOCATED IN 510937N, 012613E. LEAST DEPTH 16.2MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, SIG DTD 7.3.77). H4453/72 30.1.78 H4453/72 30.1.78 LOCATED 3.3.77 IN 510939N, 012614E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.7 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS. LIES NW/SE. NEEDS TO BE SWEPT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). CHART AS WK 17.7MTRS IN 510937N, 012613E [OGB]. BR STD. H4453/72 19.6.78 H4453/72 19.6.78 EXAM'D IN 510939N, 012614E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 18.3 IN GEN DEPTH 24.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LARGE WK. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). AMEND TO WK 18.3MTRS. - NM 1514/78. H4453/72 23.4.79 H4453/72 23.4.79 AMEND TO WK 17.7MTRS IN 510939N, 012614E. BR STD. H2007/81 10.2.81 H2007/81 10.2.81 EXAM'D 30.10.80 IN 510939N, 012613.6E USING HSA & HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.1, FOUL AT 17.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.5 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. LYING 030/210DEGS. (HMS ECHO, HI 68A/80). AMEND TO SW 17.1MTRS. - NM 601/81. H1310/88/37 8.8.88 H1310/88/37 8.8.88 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF ARMED TRAWLER 'LYDIAN'. (R M PEACOCK, 27.6.88). HH090/647/01 31.1.96 HH090/647/01 31.1.96 EXAM'D 5.10.96 IN 510939.9N, 012613.7E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16.8, FOUL 17.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.9 IN GEN DEPTH 23.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 050/230DEGS. INTACT. (NP 1016, HI 647). AMEND TO SW 16.8MTRS IN 510940N, 012613.5E. BR STD. 28.1.11 28.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5109.701N, 0126.126E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.57MTRS. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 6MTRS. MAINLY INTACT. UPRIGHT WITH BOWS NE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). ?DAMAGE AT STERN. AMEND WK 16.5MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY J DUTHIE, ABERDEEN FOR S A LAYCOCK & CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 54NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED BY THE ADMIRALTY IN 1915. MINED. (WW1SL, SRN & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NE, ?DAMAGE AT STERN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 9.701 N,1 26.126 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS LYDIAN wreck located?

The HMS LYDIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.701 N,1 26.126 E.

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

The HMS LYDIAN lies at a depth of about 16.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.701 N,1 26.126 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LYDIAN?

The seabed around the HMS LYDIAN lies at approximately 23 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 220 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LYDIAN?

The HMS LYDIAN is classified as a trawler.

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