Landonia (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Landonia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 22.8 N,5 28.45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.380000
  • Longitude: -5.474167
Wreck Depth 76 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LANDONIA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 80
Shadow Height 13
Tonnage 2504
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2000

Surveying Details

23.4.18 23.4.18 POSN 522400N, 052800W APPROX. (M20468). POSN 27M N BY W 1/2 W FROM STRUMBLE HD. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). POSN ACCEPTED AS PA 522400N, 052800W. INS ON CHARTS. SONAR CONTACT 522400N, 052700W. L 150FT, H 44FT. (CINC W, AUBD 319/118). H3058/53 18.5.53 H3058/53 18.5.53 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1410. 28.11.72 28.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 40FMS. NE 1410. H1950/76 12.11.80 H1950/76 12.11.80 TWO WKS, OR PARTS OF WK, EXAM'D 20.5.80 USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. N PART IN 522250N, 052824W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 76.5 IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 13MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 30MTRS. LYING N/S. S PART IN 522245N, 052830W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 50MTRS. LYING NE/SW. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). CHART AS WKS 76MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 91. SANK AT ONCE. 21 KILLED. GUNLAYER CAPTURED. 4 SURVIVORS. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR GLASGOW.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS 200MTRS APART, DIMENSIONS OF TOTAL WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 22.8 N,5 28.45 W
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FAQ

Where is the LANDONIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LANDONIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 22.8 N,5 28.45 W.

How deep is the LANDONIA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LANDONIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 76 meters and is located at coordinates 52 22.8 N,5 28.45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LANDONIA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LANDONIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the LANDONIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The LANDONIA (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LANDONIA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LANDONIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LANDONIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LANDONIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LANDONIA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LANDONIA (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the LANDONIA (PROBABLY)?

The LANDONIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2504 tons.

What type of wreck is the LANDONIA (PROBABLY)?

The LANDONIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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