Lass O'doune (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lass o'doune (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.79 N,0 11.358 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.746500
  • Longitude: -0.189300
Wreck Depth 13.66 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 26.2 m
Width 5.6 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 29.2
Sonar Width 9.1
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 91
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1946
Bottom Texture 4,17
Scour Dimensions 100,,001.3,045
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3247/63 10.9.63 WK OF STEAM TRAWLER LOCATED BY A/S IN 504446N, 001114W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 43FT & 55FT BY LEAD LINE AND E/S. HEADING SE/NW. COMPLETE EXCEPT FOR MAST, FUNNEL & WHEELHOUSE. (THV WINSTON CHURCHILL, 31.7.63). CHART AS WK 7FMS 1FT [13.1MTRS]. - NM 1830/63 & FNM 69/63. 23.2.70 CORRECT AS ABOVE. SITTING UPRIGHT ON SEABED. THREE PROPS, 2 ON DECK - PART OF CARGO? (R P WATTS, PERSONAL VISIT, 23.2.70). 7.4.72 AMEND WK 12.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 1652. H1965/76 3.12.80 EXAM'D 25.2.80 IN 504445N, 001118W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR 12.0MTRS, FOUL 12.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.2 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 9.5MTRS, HT 4.4MTRS. SMALL COMPACT WK LYING 068/248DEGS, BOWS W, WHICH IS SHOALEST PART. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMEND TO SW 12.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2795/80. H3247/63 20.5.81 EXAM'D 10.5.81. DETAILS GIVEN ABOVE CONFIRMED USING DECCA, EXCEPT THAT THERE IS A 3MTR SCOUR UNDER PORT SIDE AND NEAR BOWS. GOOD FOR LOBSTER. (J SALSBURY, 12.5.81). NCA. H1310/86/10 10.4.86 EXAM'D JULY '85. LYING 070/250DEGS. (SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES, 13.3.86). NCA. H1310/88/30 29.6.88 WK NOW SPLIT ACROSS MIDSHIPS - WAS INTACT PRIOR TO STORM OF OCT 1987. RIBS HAVE COLLAPSED OUTWARDS. (P A VAN DER BOON). NCA 26.3.12 THIS IS PROBABLY LASS O'DOUNE, SANK 14.10.46 FOLLOWING HULL LEAKAGE. (T CLARIDGE, VIA K HEATH). NCA. 28.3.12 VESSEL WAS BUILT OF STEEL. NO LIVES WERE LOST, ALL ROWED ASHORE TO SHOREHAM. (T CLARIDGE, EMAIL DTD 27.3.12). NCA. SEP 2015/000083467 5.5.16 EXAM'D 23.11.15; IN 5044.790N, 0011.358W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.66MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16.5MTRS. SCOUR 100MTRS, LENGTH 29.2MTRS, WIDTH 9.1MTRS, HT 3.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 090/270. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK PARTIALLY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE 2015, HI 1478). AMEND DW 13.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 5, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G D CLARIDGE, LOWESTOFT. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SAILED WITH THREE SPARE PROPS ON DECK AND FISHING GEAR IN THE FISH HOLD. SANK FOLLOWING HULL LEAKS THE HULL BEING IN VERY POOR CONDITION. PUMPING EQUIPMENT WAS DEFECTIVE, CREW WAS INSUFFICIENT AND LACKED KNOWLEDGE OF THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF SUCH EQUIPMENT. (COURT REPORT). STEEL HULL. NO LIVES LOST, ALL ROWED ASHORE TO SHORHAM. (T CLARIDGE).

General Comments

UK NM 3576/18

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FAQ

Where is the LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.79 N,0 11.358 W.

How deep is the LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 13.66 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.79 N,0 11.358 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY) sink?

The LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 14, 1946.

When was the wreck of the LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1963.

What country did the LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY)?

The LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 91 tons.

What type of wreck is the LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY)?

The LASS O'DOUNE (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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