Lion (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lion (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.049 N,0 47.333 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.467483
  • Longitude: 0.788883
Wreck Depth 4 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 1973
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02058/41 10.7.41 H02058/41 10.7.41 OROPESA SWEEP 21FT. POSN 512802N, 004727E [OGB] USING HSA. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS, 15.6.41). INS AS DW. - NM 1593/41. H02058/41 21.1.46 H02058/41 21.1.46 DRIFT SWEEP AND E/S CLEAR 12FT, FOUL 13FT, SEABED 13-14FT. WK FOUND TO BE IN A HOLE. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS 6.1.46). AMEND WK 2FMS. - NM 167/46. H5652/45 4.12.46 H5652/45 & H7801/46 4.12.46 CLEAR 6.5FT, FOUL 6.5FT, LEAST WATER 6FT BY E/S, 7FT BY SONAR. ECHO VERY STRONG. (HMS FRANKLIN 1946). AMEND WK 1FM. NE 1185. H3789/61 2.11.61 H3789/61 2.11.61 WRECK WAS A TUG, BUILT 1902, TAKEN OVER BY AIR MINISTRY FOR BALLOON BARRAGE DUTIES. (GF II). H910/60 1.3.65 H910/60 1.3.65 NOW CHARTED AS FOUL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 3683. H2984/67 13.9.67 H2984/67 13.9.67 STEAM TUG, MINED 1941, ABOUT 600FT E OF RICHARD MONTGOMERY. MAY HAVE BEEN TOWING BARGE. DRIFT SWEEPING IN 1946 SHOWED SEABED CLEAR. NO WKGE HAS BEEN LOCATED DURING ROUTINE SOUNDING. DRIFT SWEEPING DIFFICULT OWING TO PROXIMITY OF RICHARD MONTGOMERY. (HM MEDWAY). H2567/72 22.3.72 H2567/72 22.3.72 SEE OB SW IN 512803N, 004730E [012201868] WHICH IS ALMOST CERTAINLY PART OF LION OR THE BARGE. (MEDWAY HN 19/72). AMEND OB SW 1FM. - NM 629/72. 25.3.73 25.3.73 AMEND OB SW 1.8MTRS. NC 1185. 16.8.73 16.8.73 SHOWN AS F IN 512801N, 004726E ON MEDWAY SURVEY OF 1972 [K4998/7]. NC 3683. 26.9.73 26.9.73 SHOWN AS F 4.0MTRS ON MEDWAY 1972 SURVEY. NC 1185. H1283/88/177 25.4.88 H1283/88/177 25.4.88 STATED AS HAVING SUNK ON 6.1.41 IN WAR DIARY OF NORE COMMAND - ADM 199/407 HELD AT PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, KEW. (MR P CRAWLEY, LTR DTD 23.4.88). NCA. 17.12.92 17.12.92 NOT SHOWN ON PORT OF SHEERNESS LTD SURVEY MAY-SEP'92 [MPA 1000/1]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 17, 1992

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902. HIRED 11.1939 AS BARRAGE BALOON VESSEL. MINED. (WW2SL & SRN).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 28.049 N,0 47.333 E
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FAQ

Where is the LION (PART OF) wreck located?

The LION (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.049 N,0 47.333 E.

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

The LION (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.049 N,0 47.333 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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