Lismore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lismore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.499 N,0 37.124 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.908317
  • Longitude: 0.618733
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LISMORE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 43.9 m
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 150
Tonnage 198
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1907
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 2009

Surveying Details

4.8.72 4.8.72 IN COLLISION ABOUT 20M NE 1/2 E OF SPURN POINT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST) POSN 534700N, 003300E FOR FILING ONLY H4064/85 22.8.86 H4064/85 22.8.86 EXAM'D IN 535429N, 003714E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 35.8MTRS, FOUL AT 36.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.4MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 13MTRS. LYING 150/330DEG. (UDI GROUP LTD, HI 321A). INS AS WK SW 35MTRS. BR STD. H4064/85 13.1.87 H4064/85 13.1.87 EXAM'D 19.6.86 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. (UDI, H525A). NFA. 6.5.04 6.5.04 EUT POSN: 5354.499N, 0037.124E. NE 121. 15.9.09 15.9.09 WK IN 5354.502N, 0037.141E [WGD] DIVED 12.9.09. BELL RECOVERED FROM SILT INSCRIBED LISMORE 1900 GRIMSBY, PHOTOS PROVIDED. WK SITS UPRIGHT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO STARBOARD ON SEABED OF FINE SAND, SILT WITH SHINGLE AND A FEW SCATTERED SMALL ROCKS/BOULDERS. BOWS N TO NW. WK IS REASONABLY INTACTBUT TORN OPEN AT TOP OF BOW. STANDS 4-5MTRS AT BOW, & 5-6MTRS AT STERN. 1 BOILER AND TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE IN SITU. LARGE WINCH FORWARD OF BOILER. DEPTH OF SEABED 47MTRS AT STERN OF WK ON HW SLACK 12.9.09. (ANDY DOWSLAND, E-MAIL 14.9.09) IDENTITY AMENDED FROM LAUREL POSSIBLY [NOW SEE 9056] TO LISMORE, NO CHART ACTION REQUIRED.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1900. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LINSEY STEAM FISHING CO, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING AND RETURN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN SS EVA IN GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST & SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the LISMORE wreck located?

The LISMORE wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.499 N,0 37.124 E.

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

The LISMORE lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.499 N,0 37.124 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LISMORE?

The seabed around the LISMORE lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the LISMORE sink?

The LISMORE sank on May 11, 1907.

When was the wreck of the LISMORE discovered?

The wreck of the LISMORE was discovered in 1920.

What country did the LISMORE belong to?

The LISMORE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LISMORE?

The LISMORE had a tonnage of 198 tons.

What type of wreck is the LISMORE?

The LISMORE is classified as a trawler.

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