Lake Grafton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lake grafton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.799 N,5 40.84 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.029983
  • Longitude: -5.680667
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAKE GRAFTON
Type schooner
Flag US
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.3 m
Draught 8
Tonnage 2630
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3828/20 19.5.20 SUNK IN 500145N, 054000W - NCA. H2979/74 21.11.74 SEE ALSO WK [16224] IN 500155N, 054043.5W. H2590/76 23.3.76 CLOSE INSHORE. NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS HECLA, HI NO 1A/75) - NCA. H2979/74 22.7.76 WK LOCATED IN 500145.85N, 054046.93W USING DECCA. (E.GILES, 1.4.76) - POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 20, 2009

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1918 BY CHICAGO SB CO., CHICAGO, RAN ASHORE ON LEE ORE ROCK NEAR RUNNELSTONE AND BECAME A TOTAL WRECK. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the LAKE GRAFTON wreck located?

The LAKE GRAFTON wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.799 N,5 40.84 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAKE GRAFTON?

The seabed around the LAKE GRAFTON lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the LAKE GRAFTON sink?

The LAKE GRAFTON sank on May 14, 1920.

When was the wreck of the LAKE GRAFTON discovered?

The wreck of the LAKE GRAFTON was discovered in 1920.

What country did the LAKE GRAFTON belong to?

The LAKE GRAFTON belonged to US.

What cargo was the LAKE GRAFTON carrying?

The LAKE GRAFTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LAKE GRAFTON?

The LAKE GRAFTON had a tonnage of 2630 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAKE GRAFTON?

The LAKE GRAFTON is classified as a schooner.

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