Lagan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lagan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 42.93 N,5 35.321 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.715500
  • Longitude: -5.588683
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAGAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 45.1 m
Width 7.4 m
Draught 3.1
Sonar Length 47.4
Sonar Width 9.4
Tonnage 364
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1946
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1927/46 6.8.46 H1927/46 6.8.46 DW PA LIES 265DEGS, 3M FROM MEW IS LT. (NOIC LONDONDERRY). - NM 2519/46. H3089/60 7.3.61 H3089/60 7.3.61 WK NOT LOCATED. (ECES 1960). AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 1753. H1927/46 4.1.62 H1927/46 4.1.62 VICINITY SWEPT CLEAR OF 48FT. WK NOT FOUND. (HMS SHACKLETON, 10.5.61). DELETE. - NM 2735/61. H5292/71 10.8.72 H5292/71 10.8.72 SHOWN AS WK 15MTRS ON NC1753. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 9.2.79 9.2.79 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 15MTRS IN 544137N, 053554W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1411. H1281/79/45 24.8.79 H1281/79/45 24.8.79 LIES IN ONE PIECE ON PORT SIDE IN GEN DEPTH 80FT, ABOUT 1M N OF CHARTED POSN. HER ANCHOR & CABLE FULLY DEPLOYED ALONG SEABED. (R V BARR, 16.2.79). NCA YET. H444/67 8.9.80 H444/67 8.9.80 FIXED BY HSA. LIES ABOUT 1.5M, 016DEGS [T] FROM PRESENT CHARTED POSN. DEPTH OVER WK 90FT AT LW. (R V BARR, 21.8.80). NCA YET. H1310/82/14 11.5.82 H1310/82/14 11.5.82 POSN 544259N, 053515W USING HSA. (R V BARR, 22.4.82). AMEND TO WK 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 5.1.04 5.1.04 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5442.987N, 0535.312W. NE 1753. 23.9.10 SEP 2010/000156213 23.9.10 EXAMINED 2008 IN 5442.930N, 0535.321W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.77MTRS. LENGTH 47.3MTRS, WIDTH 9.4MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). AMEND WK 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5218/10.
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2010

Circumstances of loss

3 MASTED SS, BUILT 1903 BY DUBLIN DOCKYARD CO., DUBLIN WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 69HP SINGLE SHAFT, 1 BOILER. MACHINERY BY MUIR & HOUSTON LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN KELLY LTD. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS 'ELMFIELD' WHILST ON PASSAGE GARSTON TO BELFAST. (SII)

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, CABLE FULLY DEPLOYED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 42.93 N,5 35.321 W
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FAQ

Where is the LAGAN wreck located?

The LAGAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 42.93 N,5 35.321 W.

How deep is the LAGAN and where exactly is it located?

The LAGAN lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 42.93 N,5 35.321 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAGAN?

The seabed around the LAGAN lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the LAGAN sink?

The LAGAN sank on Mar 31, 1946.

When was the wreck of the LAGAN discovered?

The wreck of the LAGAN was discovered in 1946.

What country did the LAGAN belong to?

The LAGAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LAGAN carrying?

The LAGAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LAGAN?

The LAGAN had a tonnage of 364 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAGAN?

The LAGAN is classified as a steam ship.

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