Lancaster Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status existence doubtful
Lancaster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.135 N,4 33.766 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.318917
  • Longitude: -4.562767
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LANCASTER
Type steam ship
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1894
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H3112/68 18.9.68 UNKNOWN STEEL SHIP, BROKEN UP, APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN WELL WORKED ON BY DIVERS. (F PERRY, SUB AQUA, 18.9.68). H3112/68 14.10.68 WRECK ON UDDER ROCK. STEAM SHIP PROBABLY LOST IN THE LATE 1800S. CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (R. DAVIS, SUB AQUA, 14.10.68 ) 8.1.69 REPD BY R. DAVIS TO BE THE LANCASTER SUNK 10.10.1894 WITH A CARGO OF RAILWAY LINES. (VISIT TO WRECKS OFFICE BY R. DAVIS). POSN 501906N, 043342W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2014/000201537 25.11.15 WELL BROKEN WRECK, NO TARGET IDENTIFIED IN M/B DATASET. (EGS, HI 1467). AMEND FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2015

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 19.135 N,4 33.766 W
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FAQ

Where is the LANCASTER wreck located?

The LANCASTER wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.135 N,4 33.766 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LANCASTER?

The seabed around the LANCASTER lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the LANCASTER sink?

The LANCASTER sank on Oct 10, 1894.

When was the wreck of the LANCASTER discovered?

The wreck of the LANCASTER was discovered in 1968.

What cargo was the LANCASTER carrying?

The LANCASTER was carrying railway: stock and construction materials.

What type of wreck is the LANCASTER?

The LANCASTER is classified as a steam ship.

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