Lisette Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lisette Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 9.3 N,1 45.615 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.155000
  • Longitude: 1.760250
Wreck Depth 19.79 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LISETTE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 64.9
Sonar Width 14.7
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 55
Tonnage 895
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1918
Bottom Texture 4/1
Scour Dimensions 295.0,,002.3,025.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.3.18 POSN 520930N, 014600E. (IDSA, M13261). 15.3.18 HEADING FOR SHIPWASH. NO POSN. (BOT/MASTER, M13357). 23.3.18 IN ABOVE POSN. SANK IN 5MINUTES. (AP LOWESTOFT, M07892). 1923 AMEND TO DW. H3009/23 14.7.23 AMEND TO WK 45FT. (TH 3569/24). 1.4.52 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. NC 1610. H3273/61 10.9.62 UNKNOWN WRECK LOCATED IN POSN 520916N, 014543E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62FT IN 91FT. (HMS SCOTT 1962). AMEND POSN. 17.3.70 AMEND TO WK 18.9MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 9.1.95 EXAM'D 3.8.94 IN 520915.77N, 014542.01E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 19.4, FOUL 19.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.8 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEGS. INTACT AND PROBABLY UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). SEP 2016/000091759 21.8.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16; IN 5209.300N, 0145.615E [WGD]. LEAST WCD 19.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 64.9MTRS, WIDTH 14.7MTRS, HEIGHT 7MTRS, ORIENTATION 055/235 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 295.03MTRS, 2.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 025 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 19.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY S M'KNIGHT & CO, AYR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YORKSHIRE COAL & STEAM SHIPPING CO. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 100HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR HORNFLEUR. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB 16.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 9.3 N,1 45.615 E
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FAQ

Where is the LISETTE wreck located?

The LISETTE wreck is located at coordinates 52 9.3 N,1 45.615 E.

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

The LISETTE lies at a depth of about 19.79 meters and is located at coordinates 52 9.3 N,1 45.615 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LISETTE?

The seabed around the LISETTE lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the LISETTE sink?

The LISETTE sank on Mar 13, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LISETTE discovered?

The wreck of the LISETTE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LISETTE belong to?

The LISETTE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LISETTE carrying?

The LISETTE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LISETTE?

The LISETTE had a tonnage of 895 tons.

What type of wreck is the LISETTE?

The LISETTE is classified as a steam ship.

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