Landport (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Landport (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 13.847 N,0 0.455 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.230783
  • Longitude: 0.007583
Wreck Depth 39.1 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LANDPORT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.3 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 46.9
Sonar Width 22.4
Shadow Height 12.2
Orientation 155
Tonnage 630
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1925
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H129/26 27.2.26 POSN 40MINS BEFORE SHE COLLIDED WAS 6-7 MILES ABREAST OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. THE COURSE WAS ALTERED TO S BY E HALF E. VESSELS SPEED ABOUT 7.5 KNOTS. (MERCANTILE MARINE DEPT, 27.2.26). H5970/69 16.1.80 EXAM'D 25.6.79 IN 541321.5N, 000052.5E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.34MTRS (INC FAINT SHADOW OF MAST). WELL BROKEN UP, LYING ON AREA OF FLAT SAND & GRAVEL OVER AREA OF ABOUT 15MTRS RADIUS WITH SAND APPARENLY BUILDING UP AROUND IT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 46/79). INS AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD. HH090/730/01 15.12.97 EXAM'D 9.6.97 IN 541351.7N, 000027.1E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.1 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. LIES 155/335 DEGS. ILL DEFINED, BADLY BROKEN UP. HIGH POINT AT S END. DEBRIS IS SCATTERED AROUND THE WK, GREATEST AMOUNT TO THE SE. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). POSSIBLE SHADOW OF MAST REMAINS. RETAIN WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 16.06.16 EXAM'D 18.02.16 IN 5413.847N, 0000.455E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.1MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. LENGTH 46.9MTRS, WIDTH 22.4MTRS, HT 12.2 MTRS, ORIENTATION 155/335. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WRECK APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN APART AT THE CENTRE. THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE WRECK IS MAINLY INTACT, AND THE NORTHERN PART SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN COVERED BY SEABED MOVEMENT. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND TO NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 5, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-IRISH COAST, EX-ROSSLYN. BUILT IN 1904 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE IONA SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY MUIR & HOUSTON LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE TYNE FOR PORTSMOUTH. CARGO COKE. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION.

General Comments

Wreck broken into two

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 13.847 N,0 0.455 E
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FAQ

Where is the LANDPORT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LANDPORT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 13.847 N,0 0.455 E.

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

The LANDPORT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 39.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 13.847 N,0 0.455 E.

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

The seabed around the LANDPORT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the LANDPORT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LANDPORT (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 9, 1925.

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

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

What country did the LANDPORT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LANDPORT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LANDPORT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LANDPORT (POSSIBLY) was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the LANDPORT (POSSIBLY)?

The LANDPORT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 630 tons.

What type of wreck is the LANDPORT (POSSIBLY)?

The LANDPORT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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