Lemnos (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lemnos (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 38.525 N,1 7.265 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.642083
  • Longitude: -1.121083
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEMNOS (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1530
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H7803/22 29.11.22 BROKEN IN 3 PARTS. DWPA (1916) 121DEGS, 7C FROM S GARE LT, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY 035DEGS, 1C FROM WK. (HM COASTGUARD CAPT, HULL, 8.12.22). - NM 1986/22. H1618/30 18.4.31 EXAMINED 14 & 15.9.1925. BOTH SEAWARD PORTIONS REPORTED LEVEL WITH THE SLAG. THE LANDWARD PORTION HAD SOME PIECES LEFT WHICH WERE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS TO SMALL CRAFT CROSSING THE SLAG BANK OR MOLE. BOTH SEAWARD PORTIONS WERE EXAMINED BY DIVERS ON 21.6.29 AND WERE FOUND TO BE LEVEL WITH THE SLAG BOTTOM. THE INSHORE PORTION CONSISTS OF SMALL PIECES OF IRON MIXED WITH THE SLAG, & THE SEAWARD PORTION CONSISTS OF HEAVIER PIECES MIXED WITH THE SLAG. THE LANDWARD PORTION WAS EXAMINED AT LW ON 10.7.29 AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS STILL SOME WRECKAGE SPREAD ABOUT. TWO PIECES OF ANGLE IRON AND SOME OF THE WRECKAGE WERE STANDING UP ABOUT 1FT ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. PORTIONS LIE CLOSE INSHORE ABREAST REDCAR IRON WORKS. SEAWARD PORTION ABOUT 119DEGS, 0.68M FROM S GARE LT. LEAST DEPTHS: SEAWARD PORTION 12FT, CENTRE PORTION 4.5FT, LANDWARD PORTION AMONG SLAG ON THE SHORE. (TEES CONSERVANCY COMMISSIONERS, 20.12.29). CHART AS FOULS 120.5DEGS, 6.6C; 124.5DEGS, 6.55C; 129DEGS, 6.6C FROM S GARE LT. - NM 740/31. H2669/31 13.5.31 DEPTH OVER HIGHEST PART OF THE REMAINS 4.25FT [LWS] OF SEAWARD PORTION 119DEG, 0.68M FROM S GARE LT, MARKED BY A BUOY 117DEG 30MIN, 10.2C FROM S GARE LT. (TEES CONSERVANCY COMMISSION, 10.3.31). AMEND POSN OF BUOY. - NM 899/31. H8613/32 16.12.32 SHOWN AS 2 FOULS & 1 ST ON HMS FITZROY 1931 SURVEY [E3390]. NE 2567. H4181/64 8.4.68 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TEES & HARTLEPOOL P.A., 28.3.68). BR STD. SEP 2018/000017129 29.5.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017-2018. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 29, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1880 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAWSIDE SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 174HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LEITH FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. STRANDED.

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FAQ

Where is the LEMNOS (PART OF) wreck located?

The LEMNOS (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 54 38.525 N,1 7.265 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEMNOS (PART OF)?

The seabed around the LEMNOS (PART OF) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the LEMNOS (PART OF) sink?

The LEMNOS (PART OF) sank on Dec 16, 1915.

When was the wreck of the LEMNOS (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the LEMNOS (PART OF) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the LEMNOS (PART OF) belong to?

The LEMNOS (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEMNOS (PART OF) carrying?

The LEMNOS (PART OF) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LEMNOS (PART OF)?

The LEMNOS (PART OF) had a tonnage of 1530 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEMNOS (PART OF)?

The LEMNOS (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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