Lion (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lion (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.074 N,0 47.341 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.467900
  • Longitude: 0.789017
Wreck Depth 2.1 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LION (PART OF)
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 23.2 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 87
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H2567/72 23.3.72 H2567/72 23.3.72 THIS IS ALMOST CERTAINLY PART OF THE REMAINS OF TUG LION &/OR BARGE (SEE WK IN 512801N, 004726E [12805]). POSN 512803N, 004730E, OR 353DEGS,7600FT FROM TRIPOD BN. OBSTN SWEPT CLEAR AT 1FM. (MCB, HN 19/72). INS AS OSW 1FM. - NM 629/72. 16.8.73 16.8.73 SHOWN AS OSW 2MTRS ON MEDWAY SURVEY OF 1972 [K4998/7]. BR STD. H1270/83 12.4.85 H1270/83 12.4.85 NOW SHOWN AS SW 2.1MTRS ON MPA 1001/2. BR STD. 17.12.92 17.12.92 SHOWN AS SW 2.1MTRS IN 512802.5N, 004726.5E [OGB] ON PORT OF SHEERNESS LTD SURVEY MAY-SEP'92 [MPA 1000/1]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5128.074N, 0047.341E.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902. WAS TAKEN OVER BY AIR MINISTRY FOR BALLOON BARRAGE DUTIES. STRUCK A MINE & SANK WHILE TOWING A BARGE.

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FAQ

Where is the LION (PART OF) wreck located?

The LION (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.074 N,0 47.341 E.

How deep is the LION (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The LION (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 2.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.074 N,0 47.341 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LION (PART OF)?

The seabed around the LION (PART OF) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the LION (PART OF) sink?

The LION (PART OF) sank on Jan 6, 1941.

When was the wreck of the LION (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the LION (PART OF) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the LION (PART OF) belong to?

The LION (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LION (PART OF)?

The LION (PART OF) had a tonnage of 87 tons.

What type of wreck is the LION (PART OF)?

The LION (PART OF) is classified as a tug.

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