Lanarkshire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lanarkshire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 6.343 N,5 51.582 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.105717
  • Longitude: -5.859700
Wreck Depth 10.32 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LANARKSHIRE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 64.48
Sonar Width 10.4
Shadow Height 3.04
Orientation 100
Tonnage 929
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1882
Original Detection Year 1882
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2024

Surveying Details

LOST ON CODLING BANK, OFF WICKLOW. (DODS). HH100/351/07 14.6.93 THOUGHT TO BE WK SHOWN IN 530621N, 055135W ON BA 1468 [1965 EDN]. (R GOLDEN, FAX 28.5.92) NCA. NO LONGER SHOWN ON CHARTS. AMENDED TO DEAD. RSDRA2024000050158 23.02.24 EXAM'D 16.07.16; WRECK LOCATED IN 5306.343N, 0551.582W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. LENGTH 64.48MTRS, WIDTH 10.40MTRS, HT 3.04MTRS, ORIENTATION 100/280 DEGS. (GSI INFOMAR SURVEYS, KRY16_01) AMEND FROM DEAD AND INS DW 10.3MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1871, SANK ON CODLING BANK, OFF WICKLOW, WHILE ON PASSAGE CLYDE TO LISBON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURRELL & SONS. (DODS).

General Comments

UK NM 2457/24

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FAQ

Where is the LANARKSHIRE wreck located?

The LANARKSHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 53 6.343 N,5 51.582 W.

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

The LANARKSHIRE lies at a depth of about 10.32 meters and is located at coordinates 53 6.343 N,5 51.582 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LANARKSHIRE?

The seabed around the LANARKSHIRE lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the LANARKSHIRE sink?

The LANARKSHIRE sank on Jan 15, 1882.

When was the wreck of the LANARKSHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the LANARKSHIRE was discovered in 1882.

What country did the LANARKSHIRE belong to?

The LANARKSHIRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LANARKSHIRE carrying?

The LANARKSHIRE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LANARKSHIRE?

The LANARKSHIRE had a tonnage of 929 tons.

What type of wreck is the LANARKSHIRE?

The LANARKSHIRE is classified as a steam ship.

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