Limesfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Limesfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 1.875 N,3 56.79 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.031250
  • Longitude: -3.946500
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIMESFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 44
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 29
Tonnage 427
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,refuse and waste
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1918
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5043/70 26.1.71 FASTENER REPORTED IN THIS POSN. (NETHERLANDS HO). NCA. HH3944/88/2 8.4.91 WK EXAM'D 28.2.91 IN 540156N, 035614.5W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.9 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES 045/225 DEG, INTACT AND APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE OR UPSIDE DOWN. LENGTH 52MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. COULD POSSIBLY BE WK OF OPAL. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 466). DCS3 TRACE INDICATES THAT WK IS APPARENTLY UPRIGHT. INS AS WK 34MTRS. - NM 1117/91. HH100/351/09 18.5.95 SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. DECCA AND GPS RECEIVER USED, MAGNETOMETER DEPLOYED. REPORTED BY FISHERMEN TO BE AN AREA OF FASTENERS. WK LOCATED IN 540153N, 035640W [OGB] USING DECCA AND GPS [CORRECTED TO OGB]. DIVING COMFIRMED PREVIOULY REPORTED DETAILS. WK UPRIGHT, HULL INTACT, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE. LIES BOW TO THE NE. TWO HOLDS WITH MIDSHIPS BRIDGE. HOLDS EMPTY. DAMAGE TO STBD SIDE. ITEMS OF POTTERY RECOVERED FROM BRIDGE ALL MARKED WITH THE HOUSE FLAG ('Z LTD' IN A RECTANGULAR FRAME). THE ONLY VESSEL LOST BY THIS COMPANY WAS LIMESFIELD. (K HURLEY). PREVIOUS SURVEY POSN CONSIDERED TO BE INCORRECT. NCA. HH100/351/11 19.6.96 VESSEL CONFIRMED AS LIMESFIELD. BELL RECOVERED INSCRIBED WITH 'LIMESFIELD 1916'. (K HURLEY). HH090/706/01 18.9.96 EXAM'D 16.5.96 IN 540152.5N, 035647.4W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.1, FOUL 34.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPT 34.4 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS. LENGTH 44MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. LIES 029/209 DEGS. INTACT, ALMOST UPRIGHT. HOLDS VISIBLE ON SONAR RECORDS. BOWS NE. (GARDLINE, HI 706). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 1999

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 57. SUNK BY GUNFIRE. PASSAGE BELFAST FOR PRESTON, CARGO COTTON WASTE. STATED TO BE 24 MILES SE BY S FROM DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT. HOLDS VISIBLE ON SONAR. BOW NE.

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FAQ

Where is the LIMESFIELD wreck located?

The LIMESFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 54 1.875 N,3 56.79 W.

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

The LIMESFIELD lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 54 1.875 N,3 56.79 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LIMESFIELD?

The seabed around the LIMESFIELD lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the LIMESFIELD sink?

The LIMESFIELD sank on Feb 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LIMESFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the LIMESFIELD was discovered in 1971.

What country did the LIMESFIELD belong to?

The LIMESFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LIMESFIELD carrying?

The LIMESFIELD was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,refuse and waste.

What was the tonnage of the LIMESFIELD?

The LIMESFIELD had a tonnage of 427 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIMESFIELD?

The LIMESFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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