Lola (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lola (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.154 N,0 39.99 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.569233
  • Longitude: -0.666500
Wreck Depth 17.56 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOLA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 48.8 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 60.7
Sonar Width 37.8
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 32
Tonnage 458
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1929
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4121/76 13.1.77 WRECK LOCATED 18.8.76 IN 503403N, 003952W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTRS. SEABED REGULAR & SEDIMENTARY. DCS3 HEIGHT 7.65MTRS, LENGTH 14MTRS. LYING NE/SW. WK POSSIBLY BROKEN UP. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 18.3MTRS. - NM 492/77. H2318/74 5.6.79 SWEPT 2.11.78 IN 503407.4N, 003954W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR 17.4MTRS, FOUL 18.6MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37B/77). AMEND TO SW 17.4MTRS IN 503407N, 003954W [OGB]. - NM 1491/79. 1.10.86 NOT FOUND. (A RIGGALL, TELECON). NCA YET. HH091/002/01 29.10.02 EXAM'D 14.7.02 IN 5034.159N, 0039.990W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.7, FOUL 18.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.6 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. POORLY DEFINED. APPEARS AS A DEBRIS FIELD. (NP 1016, HI 1002). BR STD. HH091/003/01 30.9.03 EXAM'D 12.6.03 IN 5034.154N, 0039.989W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.0, FOUL 17.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.7 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 070 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. LOWER STRUCTURE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF BURIAL. (NP 1016, HI 1003A). AMEND TO SW 17.0MTRS. HH226/410/07 6.10.03 AMEND BY NM. - NM 5174/03. SEP 2018/000198963 10.08.18 EXAM'D 12.01.18; IN 5034.154N, 0039.990W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.56MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 60.7MTRS, WIDTH 37.8MTRS, HEIGHT 7.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 212/032 DEGS. WRECK IS WELL BROKEN UP WITH ONLY THE AFT VISIBLE.(MMT, HI 1498). AMEND DW 17.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 3.8.21 LARGE WK HAS TWO BOILERS AND POSSIBLY A CONDENSER, BSAC MEMBERS CONFIRMED CONFIRMED ONLY STREN SECTION VISIBLE. (WORTHING BSAC, DARREN McDONAGH, DTD 2020). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY S MCKNIGHT & CO LTD, AYR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LOLA SS CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 54HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORTHOUSTOCK FOR LONDON. CARGO TARMACADAM. FOUNDERED.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP. ENGINE SITS BEHIND TWO BOILERS, LEADING INTO PROP SHAFT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 34.154 N,0 39.99 W
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FAQ

Where is the LOLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LOLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.154 N,0 39.99 W.

How deep is the LOLA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LOLA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.154 N,0 39.99 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOLA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LOLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the LOLA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LOLA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 20, 1929.

When was the wreck of the LOLA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LOLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the LOLA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LOLA (POSSIBLY) belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the LOLA (POSSIBLY)?

The LOLA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 458 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOLA (POSSIBLY)?

The LOLA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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