Lofoten (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lofoten (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.247 N,3 15.554 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.220783
  • Longitude: -3.259233
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOFOTEN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.4 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 6.3
Sonar Length 61.5
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 8.2
Orientation 30
Tonnage 942
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 7, 2013

Surveying Details

22.2.45 22.2.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 501330N, 031500W. HT 30FT. (ESCORT GROUP 26). H2502/51 24.4.51 H2502/51 24.4.51 WK IN 501317N, 031529W. DEPTH OVER WRECK 28FMS. HT ABOVE SEABED 27FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). CHART AS WK 28FMS [51MTRS]. BR STD. H5982/82 23.2.83 H5982/82 23.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 501311N, 031530W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)3 [1982]. NCA. H2923/83 2.10.84 H2923/83 2.10.84 EXAM'D 10.5.84 IN 501312N, 031529W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN 59MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. LYING 025/205DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT. RETAIN AS WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H090/961/01 18.12.03 H090/961/01 18.12.03 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). NCA. 27.10.08 27.10.08 THIS IS CONSIDERED TO BE LOFOTEN FROM INFORMATION SUPPLIED. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 7.5.13 7.5.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5013.247N, 0315.554W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.80 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 61.5MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 8.2MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. UPRIGHT AND PARTIALLY INTACT WITH BOWS DAMAGED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). BOWS COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY AKERS MEK VAERKS, CHRISTIANIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 88 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY UB-59. 17 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NE COLLAPSING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 13.247 N,3 15.554 W
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FAQ

Where is the LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.247 N,3 15.554 W.

How deep is the LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.247 N,3 15.554 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOFOTEN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) sink?

The LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the LOFOTEN (PROBABLY)?

The LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 942 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOFOTEN (PROBABLY)?

The LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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