Lampada Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lampada Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 32.51 N,0 30.102 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.541833
  • Longitude: -0.501700
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAMPADA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2220
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1917 POSN OF SINKING GIVEN VARIOUSLY AS (A) 543230N, 003000W; (B) 543430N, 003400W; (C) 3M NORTH FROM WHITBY. (M017002). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW PA (1917) IN 543230N, 003000W. BR STD. H4593/59 9.11.59 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 1200. 3.4.74 AMEND TO WK USC PA 28MTRS. NC 134. H5103/83 9.9.83 LAMPADA IN 543230N, 003000W. (KINGFISHER NO W61, WHITBY AREA BAYMANS HOLE, APR '83 EDN). 9.5.85 AMEND TO WK USC PA 35MTRS. NE 134,1191. H6331/87 27.1.89 NOTHING FOUND IN 543230N, 003000W. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 5.5.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 5, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND, WITH TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 209HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COCK CO. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY UB 75. FIVE MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the LAMPADA wreck located?

The LAMPADA wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.51 N,0 30.102 W.

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

The LAMPADA lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 54 32.51 N,0 30.102 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAMPADA?

The seabed around the LAMPADA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the LAMPADA sink?

The LAMPADA sank on Dec 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LAMPADA discovered?

The wreck of the LAMPADA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LAMPADA belong to?

The LAMPADA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LAMPADA carrying?

The LAMPADA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LAMPADA?

The LAMPADA had a tonnage of 2220 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAMPADA?

The LAMPADA is classified as a steam ship.

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