Loanda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Loanda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 8.994 N,1 24.599 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.149900
  • Longitude: 1.409983
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOANDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 104
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 70
Tonnage 2702
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wine,armament,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1908
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1908
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1714/08 3.6.08 H1714/08 3.6.08 WK, TWO MASTS VISIBLE, IN 510900N, 012450E, MARKED BY G WK BUOY 0.6C W OF WK & WK MARKING LT VESSEL EXHIBITING REGULATION LIGHTS AT NIGHT. (TH NM 25/08). INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (MASTS). - NM 907/08. H2888/09 15.8.09 H2888/09 15.8.09 DISPERSED TO 41FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HMS HALCYON, REMARK BOOK DTD 11.8.09). AMEND TO WK 41FT AND DELETE BUOY. - NM 1205/09. H6345/26 H6345/26 AMEND TO WK 41FT ON 1828. - NM 2092/26. H998/37 8.10.37 H998/37 8.10.37 LEAST DEPTH 46FT IN 510854N, 012446E. (HMS KELLETT, 8.7.37). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 1791/37. H012/39 20.2.40 H012/39 20.2.40 LOCATED BY PAVS 2.10.39. (DOVER SECRET ORDERS 15.2.40). 4.3.69 4.3.69 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 2FT. [LAT]. NE 1828. 13.6.72 13.6.72 AMEND TO WK 13.4MTRS. NC 1828. H4453/72 19.4.79 H4453/72 19.4.79 EXAM'D 24.4.78 IN 510857N, 012443E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 AND TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.4 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 22.4MTRS. APPEARS ENCROACHED BY SAND. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN NEW POSN. (HMS ENTERPRISE HI 53/77). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/647/01 1.8.96 HH090/647/01 1.8.96 EXAM'D 8.7.96 IN 510857.4N, 012442.6E [OGB] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 13.6, FOUL 13.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.2 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 070/250DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 647). AMEND TO SW 13.6MTRS IN 510857.5N, 012442.5E [OGB]. BR STD. 25.11.99 25.11.99 UPRIGHT AND STANDS 7MTRS PROUD. SWEEPING AND COLLISION DAMAGE HAVE EXPOSED THE ENGINES. BOTTLES EVERYWHERE, BUT CONTENTS NOT DRINKABLE. (DIVER MAGAZINE, DEC 1999). 28.1.11 28.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5108.994N, 0124.599E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.99MTRS. LENGTH 104MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 9MTRS. INTACT BUT AREA AFT OF BOW APPEARS TO HAVE COLLAPSED. SHOAL DEPTH MIDSHIPS ON SUPERSTRUCTURE ALTHOUGH A MAST IS EVIDENT WITH SIMILAR DEPTH. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). AMEND WK 13.0MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1891 BY NAVAL CONSTRUCTION & ARMAMENTS CO. WNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER, DEMPSTER & CO. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR WEST COAST OF AFRICA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 253 NHP. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF DOVER TUGS FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH RUSSIAN SS JUNONA. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the LOANDA wreck located?

The LOANDA wreck is located at coordinates 51 8.994 N,1 24.599 E.

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

The LOANDA lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 51 8.994 N,1 24.599 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LOANDA?

The seabed around the LOANDA lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the LOANDA sink?

The LOANDA sank on May 31, 1908.

When was the wreck of the LOANDA discovered?

The wreck of the LOANDA was discovered in 1908.

What country did the LOANDA belong to?

The LOANDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOANDA carrying?

The LOANDA was carrying wine,armament,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the LOANDA?

The LOANDA had a tonnage of 2702 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOANDA?

The LOANDA is classified as a steam ship.

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