Lidingo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lidingo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 32.81 N,11 19.863 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.546833
  • Longitude: 11.331050
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name LIDINGO
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 123.7 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 9.8
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 50
Tonnage 5842
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1942
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2022

Surveying Details

H749/46 5.3.46 WK 12MTRS IN 543254N, 111930E. (HAMBURG NM 21/884/45). INS AS WK 6.5FMS. - NM 833/46. H749/46 1.10.52 NOW WK 11.6MTRS IN 543257N, 112000E. (HAMBURG NM 2087/52). AMEND WK 6FMS 2FT. BR STD. H5890/53 22.6.56 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (HAMBURG NM 2074(T)/56). H685/51 1.8.56 NOW WK 20.1MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 2189/56). AMEND WK 11FMS. - NM 1926/56. H5890/51 10.12.58 POSN NOW FOUL. (HAMBURG NM 3723/58). BR STD. H1199/64 20.4.64 WK 25.6MTRS IN POSN 3280FT NE OF NO.6B BUOY. (DANISH NM 432/64). NCA. 9.9.70 [EUR] POSN: 543250N, 111948E. NE 2364. 6.2.80 SHOWN AS FOUL ON DANISH 185,186. H3676/87 27.2.90 NOW SW 22.9MTRS IN 543251N, 111956E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM (16)64/3/90). AMEND SW 12FMS. BR STD. 11.9.90 SHOWN AS SW 12FMS 3FT. NE 2364. HH100/351/10 7.11.95 WK REPD TO BE WELL BROKEN UP LYING OVER AN AREA 100 X 50 MTRS WITH ONLY SMALL SECTIONS OF THE WK PROUD OF THE SEABED, THE BIGGEST BEING A LARGE SNAGGED DRIFT NET. THE WK IS COVERED IN A LAYER OF MUD. (S SGT ROBERTS LTR DTD 31.8.95).

Circumstances of loss

EX-BELLONA. BUILT IN 1917 BY GOTEBORGS NYA VERKSTADS A/S. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI AB REX. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 430NHP. PASSAGE LULEA FOR TYSK NORDSJOHAVN. MINED. (DODS; REGISTER OF SWEDISH LOSSES).

General Comments

AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 32.81 N,11 19.863 E
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FAQ

Where is the LIDINGO wreck located?

The LIDINGO wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.81 N,11 19.863 E.

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

The LIDINGO lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 32.81 N,11 19.863 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LIDINGO?

The seabed around the LIDINGO lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the LIDINGO sink?

The LIDINGO sank on Nov 6, 1942.

When was the wreck of the LIDINGO discovered?

The wreck of the LIDINGO was discovered in 1945.

What country did the LIDINGO belong to?

The LIDINGO belonged to SE.

What cargo was the LIDINGO carrying?

The LIDINGO was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the LIDINGO?

The LIDINGO had a tonnage of 5842 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIDINGO?

The LIDINGO is classified as a steam ship.

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