Larchwood (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Larchwood (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 41.718 N,0 54.539 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.695300
  • Longitude: 0.908983
Wreck Depth 19.1 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 60.3 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 45
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 70
Tonnage 914
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1932
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Surveying Details H854/32 4.2.32 SUNK ABOUT 14M FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD IN 534500N, 005500E APPROX. NCA. H4465/81 17.11.83 WK EXAM'D 25.7.82 IN 534142N, 005439E [OGB] USING HYERFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.1, FOUL AT 19.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.1 IN GEN DEPTH 24.9MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 45MTRS. LYING 070/250 DEGS. APPARENTLY IN ONE PIECE, WITH HIGHEST PT AMIDSHIPS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). - NM 3257/83. HH100/351/05 12.6.92 DIVED ON AUG 1991 IN 534124.5N, 005408E USING DECCA. WK OF SS OF ABOUT 1000GRT. BRASS PLATE RECOVERED INSCRIBED IN GERMAN. (R J COLLINSON, 8.6.92).
Last Amended Date Jul 5, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOSEPH CONSANTINE SS LINE LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 131HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LEITH FOR LONDON. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN THICK FOG WITH SS BURMA.

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FAQ

Where is the LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 41.718 N,0 54.539 E.

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

The LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 19.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 41.718 N,0 54.539 E.

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

The seabed around the LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 27, 1932.

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

The wreck of the LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1932.

What country did the LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 914 tons.

What type of wreck is the LARCHWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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