Lexington (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lexington (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 47.445 N,6 59.869 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.790750
  • Longitude: -6.997817
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEXINGTON (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Sonar Length 125
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 40
Tonnage 344
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1865
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2000

Surveying Details

H4131/68 12.6.68 H4131/68 12.6.68 POSSIBLE WRECK LOCATED. LEAST DEPTH 142FT IN 159FT IN 554726N, 065949W. (HMS HECATE, 1967). INS AS WK 23FMS. BR STD. 21.10.76 21.10.76 AMEND TO WK 43MTRS. NC 1770. H1310/83/42 24.11.83 H1310/83/42 24.11.83 DIVER IDENTIFIED WK AS A SAILING VESSEL. (F HINDS, 28.10.83). H2317/85 2.12.85 H2317/85 2.12.85 EXAM'D 18.8.85 IN 554727N, 065949W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 125MTRS. POORLY DEFINED WK ON SONAR. HAS LARGE HULL ORIENTATED 040/220DEG. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 262B). BR STD. 7.4.86 7.4.86 CONFIRMED AS WK OF LARGE SAILING VESSEL. COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED DUE POOR VISIBILITY. (SEASALVE MARINE, TELECOM) H2791/86 23.5.86 H2791/86 23.5.86 LOCATED IN 554728N, 070000W. LIES ON PORT SIDE - BOW & PART HULL ONLY RECOGNISABLE. REMAINDER BADLY DAMAGED/BROKEN UP. DEFINITELY A SV, NOT KNOWN WHETHER ALSO STEAM AUXILIARY. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. (SEASALVE MARINE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SHIP RIGGED. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR THE WEST INDIES. FOUNDERED OFF COUL, ISLAY. ONE MAN LOST, TWO RECOVERED. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W. OF SCOTLAND, B BAIRD & SIBI).

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, BOW & PART OF HULL INTACT, REST BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 47.445 N,6 59.869 W
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FAQ

Where is the LEXINGTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LEXINGTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 47.445 N,6 59.869 W.

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

The LEXINGTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 55 47.445 N,6 59.869 W.

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

The seabed around the LEXINGTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the LEXINGTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The LEXINGTON (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 25, 1865.

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

The wreck of the LEXINGTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1968.

What cargo was the LEXINGTON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LEXINGTON (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LEXINGTON (PROBABLY)?

The LEXINGTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 344 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEXINGTON (PROBABLY)?

The LEXINGTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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