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
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.
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2000

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

?BURIED WK WITH PART SHOWING

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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.

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