Lesbian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lesbian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 54.938 N,35 30.952 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.915633
  • Longitude: 35.515867
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LESBIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2370
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2023

Surveying Details

H02630/41 11.12.41 NDW IN 335458N, 353056E, OR 019DEG, 0.76M FROM BEIRUT BKWTR LT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2945/41. 13.2.42 SHOWN ON SURVEY [E 6244]. H5671/47 3.12.47 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 51MTRS [28FMS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMEND TO WK 28FMS. NE 1563. H3935/52 28.10.52 INS ON 2633. - NM BLOCK 2022/52. 21.7.81 AMEND TO WK 51MTRS IN EUR POSN: 335457N, 353052E. NC 2634. 28.9.88 NOW CHARTED IN 335456N, 353055E ON LARGEST SCALE BA 1563. BR STD. 19.11.91 SHOWN IN 335456.5N, 353053.5E [LEVANT 1920 DATUM] ON FRENCH 5945 [3RD EDN 1986]. 14.12.95 WK 51MTRS SHOWN IN 335456N, 353057E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7348 [1995 EDN]. NC 1563.

Circumstances of loss

14.7.41 VESSEL, DAMAGED BY BOMBING PRIOR TO 14.7.41. TOWED OUT OF BEIRUT & SUNK IN DEEP WATER TO AVOID BLOCKING HARBOUR. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the LESBIAN wreck located?

The LESBIAN wreck is located at coordinates 33 54.938 N,35 30.952 E.

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

The LESBIAN lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 33 54.938 N,35 30.952 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LESBIAN?

The seabed around the LESBIAN lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LESBIAN discovered?

The wreck of the LESBIAN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the LESBIAN belong to?

The LESBIAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LESBIAN?

The LESBIAN had a tonnage of 2370 tons.

What type of wreck is the LESBIAN?

The LESBIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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