Lincolnshire (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lincolnshire (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.271 N,7 1.036 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.937850
  • Longitude: -7.017267
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.2 m
Width 15.1 m
Draught 5.4
Sonar Length 133
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 95
Tonnage 3965
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2025

Surveying Details

H3020/37 18.5.37 SS ARTIGLIO HAS LAID BUOYS IN ABOVE POSN. (IRISH LIGHTS). POSN NOT RECORDED. - TNM 766/37. 13.3.78 INS AS USCPA 40MTRS. NC 2049. H1933/79 9.4.81 EXAM'D 9.7.81 IN 515613N, 070100W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP] LEAST E/S DEPTH 61 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP, BUT WITH ONE PROMINENT HIGH SPOT. GIVES V STRONG MAGNETIC RESPONSE. (HMS FOX, HI 51B/79). AMEND TO WK 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 9.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5156.273N, 0701.039W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. LENGTH 133MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 095/275 DEGS. INTACT BUT APPARENTLY ALMOST SUBSUMED WITH CENTRAL HIGH POINT (?ENGINE/BOILERS). NO SCOUR. AMEND WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 18.7.12 LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.2MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). NCA. RSDRA2025000172752 15.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (IRISH MARINE INSTITUTE, DTD 31.7.24). RETAIN NDW 58MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY RUSSEL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HELMDALE STEAM SHIP CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 348NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RANKIN & BLACKMORE, GREENOCK. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY U-57 AND SANK QUICKLY (?STRUCK CONTACT MINE). NO LIVES LOST. (SII).

General Comments

BROKEN UP, PROBABLY ALMOST SUBSUMED, HIGH POINT AT CENTRE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 56.271 N,7 1.036 W
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FAQ

Where is the LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.271 N,7 1.036 W.

How deep is the LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 51 56.271 N,7 1.036 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) sink?

The LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY)?

The LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3965 tons.

What type of wreck is the LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY)?

The LINCOLNSHIRE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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