Lindisfarne (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lindisfarne (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 34.469 N,2 4.824 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.574483
  • Longitude: 2.080400
Wreck Depth 23.1 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LINDISFARNE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 68.9
Sonar Width 15.4
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 172
Tonnage 999
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1942
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 030.6,,001.9,133.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H04114/42 20.12.42 TORPEDOED POSN 523418N, 020505E. (HMS VALESCA, 19.12.42). H0853/41 14.7.49 LOCATED 523424N, 020503E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 46FT MLWS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 79FT IN GEN DEPTH 93FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 13.7.49). INS AS WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 1603/49. H3730/69 30.5.69 EXAM'D IN 523432N, 020454E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65FT IN GEN DEPTH 96FT. SCOUR 102FT. SEABED OF FLAT SAND. LIES N/S. (HMS BULLDOG, HI.38/68). AMEND TO WK 10FMS 5FT IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4398/71 15.9.71 EXAM'D IN 523431N, 020454E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.0MTRS, FOUL AT 20MTRS LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 21.9MTRS IN 30.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. WRECKAGE ABOUT 250FT LONG, LYING NNE/SSW. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 15.30.6.71). AMEND TO SW 10FMS 2FT IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 21.11.72 SHOWN IN 523418N, 020500E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954 [REC'D 7.11.72]. 5.4.72 AMEND TO SW 19.0MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 24.10.94 EXAM'D 3.7.94 IN 523426.4N, 020456.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 22.4, FOUL 22.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.7 IN GEN DEPTH 29.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. INTACT AND SITTING UPRIGHT. UPPER DECK DETAIL ON SONAR RECORD. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND TO SW 22MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2017/000067039 12.3.17 EXAM'D 12.3.17: WRECK IN 5234.469N, 0204.824E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. LENGTH 68.9MTRS, WIDTH 15.4MTRS, HT 7.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 172/352 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 30.6MTRS, 1.93MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 133 DEGS. WK INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY E BOAT. 16 KILLED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 34.469 N,2 4.824 E
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FAQ

Where is the LINDISFARNE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LINDISFARNE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 34.469 N,2 4.824 E.

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

The LINDISFARNE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 23.1 meters and is located at coordinates 52 34.469 N,2 4.824 E.

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

The seabed around the LINDISFARNE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the LINDISFARNE (PROBABLY) sink?

The LINDISFARNE (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 12, 1942.

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

The wreck of the LINDISFARNE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the LINDISFARNE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LINDISFARNE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LINDISFARNE (PROBABLY)?

The LINDISFARNE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 999 tons.

What type of wreck is the LINDISFARNE (PROBABLY)?

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

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