Lake Houghton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lake houghton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 19.5 N,60 55.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.325000
  • Longitude: -60.928333
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAKE HOUGHTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.1 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2308
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.11.87 5.11.87 WRECKED ON CRANBERRY ISLAND. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS, VOL 3). POSN APPROX 451930N, 605542E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918. PASSAGE SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA FOR BOSTON. WRECKED ON CRANBERRY ISLAND. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 45 19.5 N,60 55.7 W
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FAQ

Where is the LAKE HOUGHTON wreck located?

The LAKE HOUGHTON wreck is located at coordinates 45 19.5 N,60 55.7 W.

When did the LAKE HOUGHTON sink?

The LAKE HOUGHTON sank on Jun 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LAKE HOUGHTON discovered?

The wreck of the LAKE HOUGHTON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LAKE HOUGHTON belong to?

The LAKE HOUGHTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LAKE HOUGHTON carrying?

The LAKE HOUGHTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LAKE HOUGHTON?

The LAKE HOUGHTON had a tonnage of 2308 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAKE HOUGHTON?

The LAKE HOUGHTON is classified as a steam ship.

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