Lancaster (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lancaster (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.172 N,0 32.295 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.536200
  • Longitude: 0.538250
Wreck Depth 11.2 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LANCASTER (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag BRI
Sonar Length 44
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 60
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1905
Bottom Texture 6,17,4
Scour Dimensions 012.0,000.0,000.6,140
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2014

Surveying Details

4.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 12 MILES E OF SPURN LT VESSEL. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). H2534/74 21.2.80 WK REPD IN 533145N, 003212E [OGB]. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS - VOL.1). NCA. HH090/593/01 6.1.94 EXAM'D 18.5.93 IN 533204.2N, 003223.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.1 IN GEN DEPTH 14.1MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15.1MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.1MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, BREADTH 13MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN, BURIED WK LYING 055/235 DEG. NOT SWEPT DUE PRESENCE OF BUOYS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). - NM 477/94. SEP 2013/000180690 11.7.14 EXAM'D 29.12.13 IN 5332.172N, 0032.295E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.25 IN GEN DEPTH 14.3MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTR DEEP EXTENDS 12MTRS TOWARDS 140 DEGS. LENGTH 44MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 3.4MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SW. AMEND WK 11.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAGERUP DOUGHTY CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS 'COSSACK' OF SOUTH SHIELDS. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, BOWS SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 32.172 N,0 32.295 E
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FAQ

Where is the LANCASTER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LANCASTER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.172 N,0 32.295 E.

How deep is the LANCASTER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LANCASTER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 11.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.172 N,0 32.295 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LANCASTER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LANCASTER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the LANCASTER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LANCASTER (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 12, 1905.

When was the wreck of the LANCASTER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LANCASTER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the LANCASTER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LANCASTER (POSSIBLY) belonged to BRI.

What type of wreck is the LANCASTER (POSSIBLY)?

The LANCASTER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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