Lisbon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lisbon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.255 N,0 32.206 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.687583
  • Longitude: 0.536767
Wreck Depth 27.13 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LISBON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 11 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1203
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,17,7,6
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H3411/17 SUNK 8 MILES ESE OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (HMBT). SANK 5 MILE S OF LTV. (MATE). CHART AS WK PA IN 504100N, 003235E. H1656/24 5.3.24 AMEND TO NDW. (HYDRO). H( 10.6.55 POSN CONFIRMED USING ASDIC. (HMS SAINTES, 1955). 31.1.73 AMEND TO USC 18MTRS IN 504100N, 003235E. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 536. H4959/73 3.4.75 EXAM'D 28.10.74 IN 504113N, 003220E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 LENGTH 150FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMEND TO WK 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4121/76 3.8.76 EXAM'D 28.5.76 IN LISTED POSN. DIVERS REPORT WK OF A FREIGHTER OF APPROX 1600-1800GRT. LIES UPRIGHT WITH THE BOW TO ENE. LENGTH 350FT, APPROX, BEAM 40FT. STANDS 30-35FT HIGH. NO GUN. WINCHES SEEN FORE AND AFT. ANCHORS (1917) STILL SECURED. WHEELHOUSE AMIDSHIPS AND ENGINEROOM AFT. CARGO HATCHES OFF AND HOLDS EMPTY. NO SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). NCA. 4.11.91 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF SS 'LISBON' - BELL RECOVERED. (N BLAKE, TELECON). HH100/351/04 13.11.91 DIVED ON. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE 'LISBON'. BOW HAS BROKEN OFF AND LIES ON STBD SIDE, 10MTRS AWAY FROM MAIN PART OF WK. (T W BENNETTO, 2.11.91). SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 28.06.15, WK SHOWN IN 5041.255N, 0032.206E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30.4MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 3.3MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 30, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 6 PDR GUN. PASSAGE NEWHAVEN FOR BOULOGNE. BELIEVED TO HAVE STRUCK A MINE. ONE MAN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOW BROKEN OFF

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 41.255 N,0 32.206 E
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FAQ

Where is the LISBON wreck located?

The LISBON wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.255 N,0 32.206 E.

How deep is the LISBON and where exactly is it located?

The LISBON lies at a depth of about 27.13 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.255 N,0 32.206 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LISBON?

The seabed around the LISBON lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the LISBON sink?

The LISBON sank on May 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LISBON discovered?

The wreck of the LISBON was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LISBON belong to?

The LISBON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LISBON carrying?

The LISBON was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the LISBON?

The LISBON had a tonnage of 1203 tons.

What type of wreck is the LISBON?

The LISBON is classified as a steam ship.

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