L C Tower (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
L c tower (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 56.03 N,9 41.34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.933833
  • Longitude: -9.689000
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name L C TOWER (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 53.5 m
Width 11.1 m
Draught 3.9
Sonar Length 45.7
Shadow Height 5.5
Tonnage 518
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1915
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

SEE L.C. TOWER [15919] IN 505340N 093600W. H04635/44 14.11.44 H04635/44 NDWPA IN 505600N, 094118W. (W APP LIST 14.11.44). H0109/45 H0109/45 POSN 505600N 094118W LENGTH 150FT, HEIGHT 12FT TO 18FT. SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL, WHISTLE EFFECT. (W APP LIST). 5.2.71 5.2.71 CHARTED AS NDWPA IN 505600N, 094118W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 1824B. 30.1.78 30.1.78 CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2649. HH284/500/04 12.12.03 HH284/500/04 12.12.03 NOT LOCATED BY MULTIBEAM AND DCS3. (E GILES, EMAIL DTD 8.12.03). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1915 BY G M COCHRANE & CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G M COCHRANE & CO LTD. PASSAGE PARRSBOROUGH FOR NEWPORT. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE THEN SET ON FIRE 30M S FROM FASTNET. (WW1MSL & SIBI).

General Comments

SEE L.C.TOWER [15919]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 56.03 N,9 41.34 W
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FAQ

Where is the L C TOWER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The L C TOWER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 56.03 N,9 41.34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the L C TOWER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the L C TOWER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the L C TOWER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The L C TOWER (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the L C TOWER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the L C TOWER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the L C TOWER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The L C TOWER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the L C TOWER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The L C TOWER (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the L C TOWER (POSSIBLY)?

The L C TOWER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 518 tons.

What type of wreck is the L C TOWER (POSSIBLY)?

The L C TOWER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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