Lennox Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lennox Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 6.834 N,6 36.807 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.113900
  • Longitude: -6.613450
Wreck Depth 3.75 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LENNOX
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.9 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 95.7
Sonar Width 28.6
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 331
Tonnage 3677
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2021

Surveying Details

H1287/77/291 11.8.77 LIES E/W WITH BOW W IN ABOUT 30 TO 60FT. HIGHEST PART IN AREA OF ENGINE ROOM WHERE IT STANDS 12 TO 14 FT HIGH. LARGE PARTS OF BOW AND DECKING REMAIN INTACT. BOTH ANCHORS, WITH CABLE EXTENDING TO SEAWARD, REMAIN. HAS BEEN SALVAGED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. PRESENTS NO HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (B POWELL, 2.8.77). H1311/88 15.2.89 LIES IN 520648N, 063645W, APPROX (POSN TAKEN FROM TRACING OF CHART), IN ABOUT 10MTRS OF WATER. NO HAZARD AND AN EXCELLENT DIVE. (K MARTIN, 23.1.89). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. SEP 2018/000274610 8.11.18 EXAM'D 30.4.18 IN 5206.8327N, 0636.8073W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS, LENGTH 93MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HEIGHT 1.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 331/151 DEGS. WRECK LARGELY INTACT WITH A LARGE DEBRIS FIELD. (RV KEARY, INFOMAR, H102 NOTE). INS DW 4.2MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. SEP 2021/000096635 7.4.21 EXAM'D BY BDC; IN 5206.834N, 0636.807W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.75MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS, LENGTH 95.7MTRS, WIDTH 28.6MTRS, HT 3.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 151/331 DEGS. NFS. (2018 GSI SURVEY, KRY 018-02). AMEND DW 3.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED ON THE SEAWARD SIDE OF SOUTH SALTEE ISLAND IN A STORM AND WHILE ON PASSAGE BARRY TO PORT SAID.

General Comments

NFS

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FAQ

Where is the LENNOX wreck located?

The LENNOX wreck is located at coordinates 52 6.834 N,6 36.807 W.

How deep is the LENNOX and where exactly is it located?

The LENNOX lies at a depth of about 3.75 meters and is located at coordinates 52 6.834 N,6 36.807 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LENNOX?

The seabed around the LENNOX lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the LENNOX sink?

The LENNOX sank on Dec 29, 1916.

When was the wreck of the LENNOX discovered?

The wreck of the LENNOX was discovered in 1977.

What country did the LENNOX belong to?

The LENNOX belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LENNOX carrying?

The LENNOX was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LENNOX?

The LENNOX had a tonnage of 3677 tons.

What type of wreck is the LENNOX?

The LENNOX is classified as a steam ship.

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