London Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
London Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30.494 N,0 29.889 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.508233
  • Longitude: -0.498150
Wreck Depth 40.41 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LONDON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 88.8
Sonar Width 18.1
Shadow Height 6.44
Orientation 35
Tonnage 1706
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1.7.18 SANK 4 MILES SE OF WHITBY. (BOT WR 1/1605). IN 542900N, 002900W. (VAEC AP REPORT). H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED FROM CHARTS. H1311/88 11.10.88 WK IN 542916N, 002930W. (M FREEMAN, 30.9.88). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H6331/87 26.1.89 EXAM'D 16.6.88 IN 543029N, 002947W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 40MTRS. NO FOUL OBTAINED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.5 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEG, BROKEN AMIDSHIPS AND POSSIBLY LYING ON ITS SIDE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/09 7.6.95 LARGE WK IN CONFUSED STATE. STILL ROWS OF PORTHOLES IN PLACES. SEVERAL LIFE BOAT DAVITS SEEN. LARGE GREEN COPPER BOXES (POSSIBLE AMMUNITION). LARGE GUN PEDESTAL IN AREA OF WELL BROKEN UP STERN. INTACT HULL AROUND ENGINE ROOM, WELL OVER TO ITS SIDE. TELEGRAPH PEDESTAL, STEERING PEDESTAL/WHEEL RECOVERED. POSSIBLY HARROW OR CORSICAN PRINCE. MAIN WK LIES ON ITS PORT SIDE. BOW SEPARATE. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). HH100/351/13 18.3.98 IDENTIFIED AS 'LONDON' FROM RESEARCH INTO MAKER'S PLATE. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). DSEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5430.494N, 0029.889W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.41MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. LENGTH 88.8MTRS, WIDTH 18.1MTRS, HT 6.44MTRS, ORIENTATION 035/215 DEGS. WK APPEARS MAINLY INTACT, LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY GOURLAY BROS & CO, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DUNDEE, PERTH & LONDON SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 425HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE METHIL FOR LONDONG. CARGO JUTE AND COAL. TORPEDOED BY UB 88. ALL CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the LONDON wreck located?

The LONDON wreck is located at coordinates 54 30.494 N,0 29.889 W.

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

The LONDON lies at a depth of about 40.41 meters and is located at coordinates 54 30.494 N,0 29.889 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LONDON?

The seabed around the LONDON lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the LONDON sink?

The LONDON sank on Jun 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LONDON discovered?

The wreck of the LONDON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LONDON belong to?

The LONDON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LONDON carrying?

The LONDON was carrying coal,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the LONDON?

The LONDON had a tonnage of 1706 tons.

What type of wreck is the LONDON?

The LONDON is classified as a steam ship.

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