Lapwing (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
Lapwing (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 13.804 N,2 2.64 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.230067
- Longitude: 2.044000
|
| Water Depth |
34 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LAPWING (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
15 |
| Sonar Width |
5 |
| Orientation |
11 |
| Tonnage |
1192 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 11, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2006 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 25, 2000 |
Surveying Details
H6767/17 12.11.17 H6767/17 12.11.17 SUNK IN POSN 523000N, 023000E. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 1917 POSN 15M SE BY S OF S BARNARD BUOY IN POSN 521230N, 020245E. POSN ACCEPTED AS THIS. H28/21 3.1.21 H28/21 3.1.21 WK REPORTED IN POSN 18M SSE FROM LOWESTOFT THOUGHT TO BE PROBABLY THE LAPWING. (LL 1.1.21). INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL IN 521300N, 020300E ON WK CHARTS. INS ON 2182. - NM ACTION. H4282/26 14.10.26 H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO DW. NE 1408. H2615/28 28.4.28 H2615/28 28.4.28 NOT FOUND BY TH. (TH LTR 3552/23). DELETED. - NM ACTION. H1270/77 16.3.83 H1270/77 16.3.83 FF, STATED TO BE WK, SHOWN IN 521336N, 020246E ON COPY OF BA 1543 SUPPLIED TO HMS BULLDOG BY SKIPPER OF MICHELLE LOUISA, 30.2.82. POSSIBLY THIS WK. NCA YET. HH090/616/01 5.1.95 HH090/616/01 5.1.95 EXAM'D 6.6.94 IN 521346.55N, 020245.18E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. NOT SEEN ON E/S. GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. POSSIBLY BURIED WK WITH SMALL AREA SHOWING. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 011/191 DEGS. CHART AS FOUL. (GARDLINE, HI 616). 8.3.07 8.3.07 EXAM'D 2006. NOT SEEN ON E/S. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED WITH SENSOR 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (B HICKINBOTTOM, EMAIL DTD 8.3.07). NCA. 24.6.09 24.6.09 WK NO [10962] IS ALMOST CERTAINLY THE 'LAPWING'. (P BURROWS, TELCOM DTD 23.6.09). VESSEL DETAILS COPIED TO THAT RECORD. NCA.
Circumstances of loss
MINED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 13.804 N,2 2.64 E
Lapwing (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Lapwing (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The LAPWING (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 13.804 N,2 2.64 E.
How deep is the seabed around the LAPWING (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.
When did the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) sink?
The LAPWING (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 11, 1917.
When was the wreck of the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The LAPWING (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the LAPWING (POSSIBLY)?
The LAPWING (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1192 tons.
What type of wreck is the LAPWING (POSSIBLY)?
The LAPWING (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
?BURIED WK WITH PART SHOWING