Lincairn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lincairn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.323 N,1 42.537 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.138717
  • Longitude: 1.708950
Wreck Depth 16.01 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 107.6 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 96.4
Sonar Width 18.5
Shadow Height 13.2
Orientation 93
Tonnage 3638
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1916
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 314.9,,007.0,027.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 8 MILES N BY E FROM SHIPWASH LTV. (WW1SL). H3328/16 POSN 520836N, 014228E APPROX. - FNM 272/16. H4092/16 LIES IN 520810N, 014210E. NOT VISIBLE. BUOY SE OF WRECK. - FNM 326/16. 1923 AMEND TO DW. DELETE BUOY. H3273/61 31.7.61 LOCATED IN TWO PARTS (A) 520815N, 014236E; (B) 520817N, 014238E. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR (A) 52FT (B) 46FT; FOUL (B) 49FT. LEAST E/S (A) 65FT (B) 52FT IN 85/90FT. SCOUR (A) 90FT (B) NONE. (HMS SCOTT, 23.5.61). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. H4629/71 21.12.72 LYING ON PORT SIDE WITH HOLE, STB SIDE MIDSHIPS, 12FT WIDE FROM KEEL TO GUNW'LE. BOWS EAST. LYING E/W. STRUCTURE VERY STRONG & WILL NOT COLLAPSE IN FORESEEABLE FUTURE. LITTLE SCOUR IN HARD GRAVEL SEABED. (E GILES, UNDERMARINE OPS 13.7.72). 31.7.74 AMEND TO SW 14.0MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H2917/83 29.3.85 EXAM'D 1.10.84 IN 520818N, 014239E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.0 IN GEN DEPTH 26.5 TO 27.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 28.5 TO 33MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.3 TO 15.4MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, APPROX. LYING 100/280 DEG. LONG SCOUR EXTENDS 3 CABLES TO NE. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 23.8.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5208.323N, 0142.537E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.01MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 96.4MTRS, WIDTH 18.5MTRS, HEIGHT 13.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 093/273 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 314.85MTRS, 7.04MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 027 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 16MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY FURNESS, WITHY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOPESIDE STEAM SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 292HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR GIBRALTAR. CARGO 5300 TONS COAL. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-10.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 8.323 N,1 42.537 E
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FAQ

Where is the LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.323 N,1 42.537 E.

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

The LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16.01 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.323 N,1 42.537 E.

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

The seabed around the LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY) sank on May 27, 1916.

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

The wreck of the LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY)?

The LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3638 tons.

What type of wreck is the LINCAIRN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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