Lionel Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Lionel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 31.665 N,0 2.806 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.527750
- Longitude: -0.046767
|
| Wreck Depth |
14 m
|
| Water Depth |
16 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LIONEL |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
64 m |
| Width |
9.1 m |
| Draught |
4.6 |
| Sonar Length |
20 |
| Orientation |
115 |
| Tonnage |
928 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 14, 1918
|
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
May 15, 2007 |
Surveying Details
H2183/18 14.4.18 H2183/18 14.4.18 WK IN APPROX POSN 1M N 15DEGS W [T] OF WHISTLE BUOY. (TEL DNTO HAVRE). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] '(2 MASTS)' IN 493137N, 000223W. - FNM 273/18. H3146/18 15.6.18 H3146/18 & H980/18 15.6.18 MARKED BY LT BUOY IN 493148N, 000254W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 400/18. H6358/19 26.11.19 H6358/19 & H9000/19 26.11.19 WK 5FMS IN 493137N, 000223W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE'S 2146, 2613, 2675C & 1598. H3202/21 26.5.21 H3202/21 26.5.21 WK 5FMS, MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE W. (FRENCH HYDRO). R/P. H2962/22 18.5.22 H2962/22 18.5.22 WK 8.5MTRS [4.75FMS] IN 493145N, 000248W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). R/P. H4325/22 12.7.22 H4325/22 12.7.22 NDW IN 493145N, 000248W. (FR NM 22 851 26). NCA. H4455/25 6.7.25 H4455/25 6.7.25 SHOWN AS WK MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FR, IN 493145N, 000245W ON FR 4937. - NM 1165/25. [BUOY FORMALLY MARKING WK [24015] - 'SALTA']. H2537/28 20.8.28 H2537/28 20.8.28 SHOWN AS WK 8.5MTRS, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FR, IN 493145N, 000248W ON FR 4937. H3977/30 17.6.30 H3977/30 17.6.30 WK 13.7MTRS [7.5FMS] IN 493145N, 000248W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO WK 7.5FMS & LT BUOY DELETED. - NM 969/30. H659/60 1.9.60 H659/60 1.9.60 SHOWN AS WK 14MTRS [7FMS 4FT] ON FR 4937. NC 2146. H2606/66 23.8.69 H2606/66 23.8.69 FALLS WITHIN FA CENTRED IN 493100N, 000100W APPROX. (FR NM 69 31 17). - NM 1558/69. 1.10.74 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 14MTRS IN 493147N, 000244W ON FR 6603. NC 2146. 27.11.89 27.11.89 SHOWN AS WK 14MTRS IN 493143N, 000242W ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]; IN 493143N, 000243.5W. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS. ORIENTATION 115/295DEGS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590059). NE 2146. [FA NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH CHARTS]. 15.5.07 15.5.07 LIES IN 4931.715N, 0002.726W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT 1885 BY WIGHAM RICHARDSON OF NEWCASTLE, SUNK AFTER COLLISION WHILST EN ROUTE ROUEN TO TYNE.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 31.665 N,0 2.806 W
Lionel on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the LIONEL wreck located?
The LIONEL wreck is located at coordinates 49 31.665 N,0 2.806 W.
How deep is the LIONEL and where exactly is it located?
The LIONEL lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 49 31.665 N,0 2.806 W.
How deep is the seabed around the LIONEL?
The seabed around the LIONEL lies at approximately 16 meters deep.
When did the LIONEL sink?
The LIONEL sank on Apr 14, 1918.
When was the wreck of the LIONEL discovered?
The wreck of the LIONEL was discovered in 1918.
What country did the LIONEL belong to?
The LIONEL belonged to GB.
What cargo was the LIONEL carrying?
The LIONEL was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the LIONEL?
The LIONEL had a tonnage of 928 tons.
What type of wreck is the LIONEL?
The LIONEL is classified as a steam ship.