Lincoln Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lincoln Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.788 N,5 35.602 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.046467
  • Longitude: -5.593367
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LINCOLN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 60.4 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 4.4
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 2
Tonnage 624
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1886
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2000
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/16 28.12.00 HH100/351/16 28.12.00 DIVED IN 5002.788N, 0535.602W [WGD] USING GPS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, STANDS 2MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES N/S WITH BOWS N. NO SCOUR. LIES ON AN INCLINE WITH STERN ON FLAT, SANDY SEABED AND THE BOWS ON A ROCK REEF. WRECK IS OPEN BUT SPREAD AROUND A QUITE SMALL AREA. ENGINE IS LARGEST PART. SPARE IRON PROP NEAR BOWS. COAL BLOCKS STILL IN WRECKAGE. (G LOCKETT, 18.12.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/18 27.2.02 HH100/351/18 27.2.02 LIES IN 5002.784N, 0535.561W [WGD]. (J ROSEVEARE, EMAIL 20.2.02). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1865 BY HUMBER IRON WORKS, KINGSTON-UPON-HULL. TWO BOILERS, 4 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. MACHINERY BY HUMPHRYS & CO, HULL. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR PLYMOUTH. CARGO COAL. STRUCK THE RUNNELSTONE AND LATER SANK ABOUT HALF A MILE OFFSHORE. CREW LANDED BY BOAT.

General Comments

ON INCLINED BOTTOM, BOWS N, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the LINCOLN wreck located?

The LINCOLN wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.788 N,5 35.602 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LINCOLN?

The seabed around the LINCOLN lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the LINCOLN sink?

The LINCOLN sank on Jul 5, 1886.

When was the wreck of the LINCOLN discovered?

The wreck of the LINCOLN was discovered in 2000.

What country did the LINCOLN belong to?

The LINCOLN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LINCOLN carrying?

The LINCOLN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LINCOLN?

The LINCOLN had a tonnage of 624 tons.

What type of wreck is the LINCOLN?

The LINCOLN is classified as a steam ship.

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