Lerwick (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lerwick (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 26.017 N,0 22.468 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.433617
  • Longitude: -0.374467
Wreck Depth 40.29 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LERWICK (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 124.7 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 128.7
Sonar Width 31.3
Shadow Height 9.06
Orientation 20
Tonnage 5625
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 1999

Surveying Details

H0522/42 15.1.42 SUNK IN 542620N, 002247W. (CINC ROSYTH, 13.1.42). NCA. COVERED BY NDW CHARTED NEARBY. H1310/84/43 28.11.84 FASTENER REPD IN 542601N, 002233W USING DECCA. (W R DODGSON, 28.11.84). NCA YET. H6331/87 25.1.89 LARGE WK EXAM'D 6.5.88 IN 542601N, 002221W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37.6, FOUL AT 38.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.2 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SLIGHT SCOUR. DCS3 HT 12.4MTRS AT N END. LIES 015/195 DEG, MAINLY INTACT. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS SW 37MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 23.2.93 LOCATED IN 542559.5N, 002223W USING GPS. RADAR RANGES - N CHEEK 5.17 MILES, S CHEEK 4.09 MILES, SCARBOROUGH CASTLE 8.65 MILES. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). NCA. HH090/730/01 14.11.97 EXAM'D 12.7.97 IN 542601.0N, 002228.1W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 39.1, FOUL 39.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.8 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.0MTRS. LENGTH 132MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. WELL DEFINED, BUT BADLY BROKEN WRECK. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 23.5.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5426.017N, 0022.468W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.29MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. LENGTH 128.7MTRS, WIDTH 31.3MTRS, HT 9.06MTRS, ORIENTATION 020/200 DEGA. WK BADLY BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY J L THOMSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WALLEM & CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 395HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. FIVE MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the LERWICK (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LERWICK (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 26.017 N,0 22.468 W.

How deep is the LERWICK (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LERWICK (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 40.29 meters and is located at coordinates 54 26.017 N,0 22.468 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LERWICK (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LERWICK (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the LERWICK (PROBABLY) sink?

The LERWICK (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the LERWICK (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LERWICK (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the LERWICK (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LERWICK (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LERWICK (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LERWICK (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LERWICK (PROBABLY)?

The LERWICK (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5625 tons.

What type of wreck is the LERWICK (PROBABLY)?

The LERWICK (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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