Langton Grange (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Langton grange (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.224 N,5 22.746 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.903733
  • Longitude: -5.379100
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 5852
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 1909
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3542/68 11.3.69 WK ON W SIDE BELL RK IN 515412N 052241W [OGB]. (R EDMUNDS, DEF SECT 5 MOD, LTR DTD 19.12.68). INS AS DW. BR STD. 27.6.74 LEGEND 'WRECKS' SHOWN ON NC 1973. (STS TO SHOWN SYMBOL). H4919/77 11.12.77 THIS WK TURNED OUT TO BE BOW HALF OF LANGTON GRANGE, WHICH MR E GILES BOUGHT. THE ENGINE IS ON THE TOP OF E SIDE OF ROCK. (LTR DTD 11.12.77). H1950/80 12.1.82 NOT FOUND NOR SPECIALLY SEARCHED FOR. (HMS FOX, HI 20). BA 1482 IS STS. AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 22.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. SEABED IS ROCKS. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1896 BY WORKMAN, CLARKE & CO LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOULDER LINE LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 568 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR NEWPORT. IN BALLAST. WRECKED ON BELL ROCK, NORTH BISHOPS.

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FAQ

Where is the LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.224 N,5 22.746 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION) sink?

The LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION) sank on Aug 5, 1909.

When was the wreck of the LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION)?

The LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 5852 tons.

What type of wreck is the LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION)?

The LANGTON GRANGE (BOW SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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