Lake Grafton (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lake grafton (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.952 N,5 40.784 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.032533
  • Longitude: -5.679733
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY)
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 1974
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2010

Surveying Details

H2979/74 21.11.74 WRECK LOCATED IN 500154N, 054048W USING DECCA. LIES ABOUT 14FT HIGH ON SEABED GENERAL DEPTHS ABOUT 60FT. WELL SCATTERED OVER THE SEABED. POSSIBILITY THAT IT IS INTERMINGLED WITH ANOTHER WK. CONSISTS OF ENGINE & SCATTERED STEEL PLATES. SALVAGE [LEGAL & ILLEGAL] TAKEN PLACE OVER THE YEAR. (E. GILES, 9.11.74) NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2590/76 23.3.76 CLOSE INSHORE.NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS HECLA, HI NO 1A/75) NCA. 21.4.80 SEE ALSO WK [16217] IN 500145.85N 0054046.93W.

Circumstances of loss

9.11.74 VESSEL, BUILT IN 1918 BY CHICAGO SB CO., CHICAGO, STRUCK THE LEE ORE ROCK AND SANK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM SWANSEA TO COPENHAGEN.(E. GILES, 9.11.74 & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

See Also: 16217

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FAQ

Where is the LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.952 N,5 40.784 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY) sank on May 14, 1920.

When was the wreck of the LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1920.

What country did the LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY)?

The LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2630 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY)?

The LAKE GRAFTON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a schooner.

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