Lightfoot (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lightfoot (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.178 N,0 38.923 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.586300
  • Longitude: -0.648717
Wreck Depth 20.48 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 81.7 m
Width 20 m
Draught 2
Sonar Length 98
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 128
Tonnage 1875
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1633/18 6.4.18 WK IN 503508N, 003854W. 2 MASTS VISIBLE AT LW. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 464/18. H1656/24 5.3.24 AMEND TO DW. SQ. DATE. H1998/24 20.3.24 TO BE SURVEYED BY HMS KELLETT DURING 1924. H4283/34 13.8.34 WK IN 503516N, 003850W. OROPESA SWEEP FOUL AT 63FT. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 60FT. TRACING HELD. (CO HMS FLINDERS, 30.6.34). AMEND TO WK 10FMS 0FT. - NM 1345/34. H02183/42 30.12.47 LOCATED IN 503508N, 003854W. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR TO 11FMS 0FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71FT IN GEN DEPTH 14FMS. (CSO PORTSMOUTH, 31.10.47). AMEND TO WK 11FMS 0FT [20.1MTRS]. - NM 3033/47. H2318/74 26.8.75 WK LOCATED 26.6.75 EXAM'D 30.6.75 IN 503509N, 003850W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 25.6MTRS. (SCES, HI SUPP 102/75, 30.6.75). AMEND TO WK 20.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2431/75. H4121/76 20.1.77 NOT SEARCHED FOR AS OUTSIDE HI AREA. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). NCA. H1310/84/10 21.3.84 THIS WK IS POSSIBLY THE 'KENNETT'. (J SALSBURY, 7.3.84). NO OTHER DETAILS. NCA. HH091/002/01 29.10.02 EXAM'D 5035.180N, 0038.929W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 20.0, FOUL 20.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.4 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 1002). WELL COLLAPSED, IN TWO PARTS. BR STD. POSSIBLY LIGHTFOOT, PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS [19971]. SEP 2018/000198963 10.08.18 EXAM'D 07.02.18; IN 5035.178N, 0038.923W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 98MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HEIGHT 4.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 128/308 DEGS. DEGRADED & BROKEN UP WITH TWO BOILERS, (&POSSIBLY A THIRD, DONKEY BOILER), THE ENGINE, &THE SHAFT TUNNEL RUNNING TOWARDS THE SE END. SECTIONS OF THE VESSEL FRAME, HULL PLATE &SOME REMAINS OF THE BOW &STERN, INCLUDING THE PROPELLER, ARE ALSO VISIBLE. (MMT, HI 1498). AMEND DW 20.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY JOHN CROWN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WANDSWORTH & DISTRICT GAS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 199HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BARRY. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY UB-30. NO MEN LOST.

General Comments

DEGRADED AND BROKEN UP. TWO, (POSSIBLY THREE), BOILERS, ENGINE AND SHAFT TUNNEL RUNNING TOWARDS SE END. SECTIONS OF VESSEL FRAME, HULL PLATE, BOW AND STERN INCLUDING PROPELLER ALSO VISIBLE.

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FAQ

Where is the LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.178 N,0 38.923 W.

How deep is the LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.178 N,0 38.923 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY)?

The LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1875 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY)?

The LIGHTFOOT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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