Langeli (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Langeli (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 41.646 N,1 54.83 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.694100
  • Longitude: 1.913833
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LANGELI (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 78.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 160
Tonnage 1565
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field CLOSE TO NE SIDE
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2015

Surveying Details

H1787/16 21.3.16 WK IN 524000N, 015300. [HMT REMARKO & HMS FAIRMAID SAME POSN]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. 1923 NOW SHOWN AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4282/26 14.10.26 SHOWN AS DW PD. (AUTHORITY NOT SHOWN). BR STD. H2615/28 28.4.28 NOT FOUND. (TH). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. H4852/74 18.12.74 NOT FOUND JUL '74. NO SONAR SEARCH. MIDDLE CROSS SAND APPEARS TO HAVE ENCROACHED THE CHARTED POSN OF WK. MS 47 SEARCH BY HMS ENTERPRISE, SEPT 1974. NO CONTACTS. (ISS REPORT 1974 HI 11/74, HMS BULLDOG REPORT 1974 HI 109/74). NCA. H2054/82 16.9.83 EXAM'D 29.6.83 IN 524110N, 015553E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.3, FOUL AT 21.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.6 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. SCOUR 1-2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LIES NW/SE. IS ALMOST UPRIGHT WITH LITTLE SIGNS OF IT BREAKING UP. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 126). - NM 2632/83. H2054/82 28.11.83 QUOTED POSN INCORRECT. POSN CALCULATED FROM OBSERVED HIFIX LANCOUNTS IS 524136N, 015457E. AGREES WITH PLOTTED POSN ON FAIR SHEET. AMEND POSN. - NM 3255/93. 12.2.02 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND TO WK SW 21MTRS. BR STD. 17.2.05 SHOWN AS WK SW 21.0MTRS IN 5241.626N, 0154.839E [EUT]. NE 1504. SEP 2014/000101130 2.1.15 EXAM'D 23.7.14 IN 5241.646N, 0154.830E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.17 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 8.0MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. STRONG MAGENTIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED AND PARTIALLY BURIED WK. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). GENERALLY INTACT, ?HULL PLATING LIES CLOSE ALONG NE SIDE. AMEND WK 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1916 BY SHORT BROS., SUNDERLAND WITH 2 BOILERS, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 156NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLINGSEN & JOHANNESEN. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR BLYTH. TORPEDOED BY UB-29 WHILST AT ANCHOR NEAR THE CORTON LIGHTSHIP. MANAGED TO STEAM 10.5M NNE BEFORE FOUNDERING OFF THE N END OF THE CORTON SAND. (DODS)

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 41.646 N,1 54.83 E
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FAQ

Where is the LANGELI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LANGELI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 41.646 N,1 54.83 E.

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

The LANGELI (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 52 41.646 N,1 54.83 E.

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

The seabed around the LANGELI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the LANGELI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LANGELI (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 20, 1916.

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

The wreck of the LANGELI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the LANGELI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LANGELI (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the LANGELI (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LANGELI (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LANGELI (POSSIBLY)?

The LANGELI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1565 tons.

What type of wreck is the LANGELI (POSSIBLY)?

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

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