Lakemoor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lakemoor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.337 N,5 13.457 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.005617
  • Longitude: -5.224283
Wreck Depth 58.66 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAKEMOOR
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 80.4
Sonar Width 16.9
Shadow Height 10.3
Orientation 51
Tonnage 1985
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 300.0,,002.0,192.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2017

Surveying Details

15.4.18 WK IN 550018N, 051318W OR 2.5M, N 80DEGS W FROM CORESWALL PT. (A P REPORT, LARNE) 17.9.18 SUNK 2.75M, N 75DEGS W [MAG] FROM CORESWALL PT. (A P REPORT, COMMANDER, LARNE). ACCEPT 550000N, 051400W (PA). NCA. H8065/40 22.7.40 WK REP IN 550018N, 051318W. (HMS GLEANER). NCA. 6.9.68 INS NDW IN 550018N, 051318W. BA'S 2199 & 2198. H3671/72 20.7.72 EXAM'D 6.7.72 IN 550019N, 051328W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57 IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. SCOUR 1-2MTRS DEEP. LENGTH ABOUT 235FT. LIES 045/225 DEGS ON THE EDGE OF A BANK. (HMS FOX, HI 51/72). INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT. AMEND TO WK 57MTRS. BR STD. H5982/82 16.11.82 THREE WKS SHOWN ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A-PLOT 12, [1982]. PRESUMABLY ALL REFER TO THIS WK. H1310/87/11 11.3.87 LOCATED 24.1.87 IN 550025N, 051328W [OGB], USING DECCA. (P SHARPLES, 4.3.87). NCA. 2017/000036782 27.06.2017 EXAM'D 10.2.17 IN 5500.337N, 0513.457W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.66MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS, LENGTH 80.4MTRS, WIDTH 16.9MTRS, HEIGHT 10.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 51/231 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 300MTRS, 2MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 192/012 DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT IN GOOD CONDITION, LISTING TO STARBOARD. (MMT, HI1509). AMEND DW 58MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

EX- MASKI. BUILT IN 1917 BY MCDOUGALL-DULUTH CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 247NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD. PASSAGE NEWPORT NEWS FOR GLASGOW. 46 LOST. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UB-73. (DODS & WRECKSITE.EU)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 0.337 N,5 13.457 W
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FAQ

Where is the LAKEMOOR wreck located?

The LAKEMOOR wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.337 N,5 13.457 W.

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

The LAKEMOOR lies at a depth of about 58.66 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.337 N,5 13.457 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAKEMOOR?

The seabed around the LAKEMOOR lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the LAKEMOOR sink?

The LAKEMOOR sank on Apr 11, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LAKEMOOR discovered?

The wreck of the LAKEMOOR was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LAKEMOOR belong to?

The LAKEMOOR belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the LAKEMOOR?

The LAKEMOOR had a tonnage of 1985 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAKEMOOR?

The LAKEMOOR is classified as a steam ship.

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