Lanfranc (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lanfranc (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.059 N,0 10.386 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.150983
  • Longitude: -0.173100
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LANFRANC (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 127.7 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 140
Sonar Width 25
Orientation 120
Tonnage 6287
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK IN 495600N, 002000W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H3898/82 5.10.82 WK 36MTRS IN 500906N, 001018W. (BREST NM 82 34 20). BR STD. H1310/85/31 16.9.85 LARGE WK, 450-460FT LONG, THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE 'WARILDA' [SEE [19832] IN 501800N, 001800W & [19800] IN 501258N, 001620W]. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 178FT [HW NEAPS] AND STANDS 65FT HIGH. LYING WNW/ESE. CONSIDERED WWI WRECK DUE TO WEIGHT OF CONGER EELS CAUGHT, MANY AROUND 70LBS. (C MARTIN, 5.9.85). CHART AS WK 31MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/02 1.6.90 WK IN 500857N, 001034W [OGB] CONFIRMED AS THE 'WARILDA' - BELL FOUND. IT IS INVESTED BY NETS, THREE OF WHICH, MADE OF VERY HEAVY MATERIAL, COME WITHIN 15MTRS OF SURFACE AND COULD, IN HEAVY WEATHER, ENDANGER SHIPS' PROPELLERS. (T FRANCIS, 20.5.90). CHART AS USC 15MTRS REP (1990). - NM 1675/90. HH232/351/01 23.7.90 EXAM'D BY DIVER IN 500849N, 001016W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 140MTRS, BEAM 25MTRS. ORIENTATION 120/300DEGS. (MARINE CHERBOURG, SIG DTD 12.7.90). - NM 2457/90. HH100/351/05 5.6.92 LOCATED IN 500907N, 001020W [WGD] USING DECCA. (E 28 - 12.5.92). NCA. 24.7.92 [EUR] POSN: 500906.5N, 001018W, ACCURACY 20MTRS. (FR WK RECORD NO.18100199). [OGB] POSN: 500901N, 001017.5W. BR STD. HH100/351/06 16.10.92 WK IN 500906.5N, 001020W [OGB] POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE 'LANFRANC'. (T LEE, 27.9.92). 19.6.07 LIES IN 5009.113N, 0010.304W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). [WGD] POSN: 5009.059N, 0010.386W. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY BOOTH SS CO. WAS RETURNING FROM LE HAVRE WITH APPROX 400 WOUNDED BRITISH AND GERMAN SERVICEMEN ONBOARD WHEN IT WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 42M N 0.5 E OF LE HAVRE. 34 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the LANFRANC (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LANFRANC (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.059 N,0 10.386 W.

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

The LANFRANC (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.059 N,0 10.386 W.

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

The seabed around the LANFRANC (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the LANFRANC (PROBABLY) sink?

The LANFRANC (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 17, 1917.

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

The wreck of the LANFRANC (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LANFRANC (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LANFRANC (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LANFRANC (PROBABLY)?

The LANFRANC (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6287 tons.

What type of wreck is the LANFRANC (PROBABLY)?

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

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