Libourne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Libourne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 47.537 N,5 10.061 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.792283
  • Longitude: -5.167683
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIBOURNE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75 m
Width 12 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1219
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid,wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

SUNK 10M S 3/4 W OF THE LIZARD. (LL WW1). SUNK 10M S FROM THE LIZARD. (WW1SL). 1.10.18 SUNK IN 494730N, 051000W. (SNO PENZANCE). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 7.10.18 SUNK IN 494600N, 051400W. (ADMIRAL'S SUMMARY, AP REPORT, RA FALMOUTH). NCA. 7.10.18 SUNK IN 494800N, 051000W. (CAPT OF PATROL, AP REPORT). NCA. 18.6.08 WK HAS BEEN LOCATED IN 4946.915N, 0510.859W. (M TUCK, TELECON 18.6.08). WAIT FURTHER. NCA. 23.5.12 [65683] COULD BE LIBOURNE. (G POUND, TELECON 23.5.12). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY CLYDE SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOSS SS CO, LIVERPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 217 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY U-54. 3 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LIBOURNE wreck located?

The LIBOURNE wreck is located at coordinates 49 47.537 N,5 10.061 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LIBOURNE?

The seabed around the LIBOURNE lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the LIBOURNE sink?

The LIBOURNE sank on Sep 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LIBOURNE discovered?

The wreck of the LIBOURNE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LIBOURNE belong to?

The LIBOURNE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LIBOURNE carrying?

The LIBOURNE was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid,wine.

What was the tonnage of the LIBOURNE?

The LIBOURNE had a tonnage of 1219 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIBOURNE?

The LIBOURNE is classified as a steam ship.

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