London Trader (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
London trader (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.942 N,0 18.155 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.599033
  • Longitude: -0.302583
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 69.4
Sonar Width 18.6
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 18
Tonnage 646
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0500.0,,001.5,045
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 12, 2014

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 503636N, 001500W. (DNSE 0220/26). H01001/40 9.1.41 SUNK IN POSN 13M STH BY W OF SHOREHAM. (MERCHANT LOSSES LIST, 26.7.40). NCA. 7.8.53 INS AS NDWPA IN 503636N, 001500W. NC F6841. 23.7.71 AMEND USCPA 28.0MTRS. NC 1652. 4.4.78 AMEND USCPA 35MTRS. BR STD. H1965/76 27.11.80 EXAM'D 12.2.80 IN 503553N, 001759W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.8 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.5MTRS. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 34.6MTRS, BEAM 5.8MTRS, HT 8MTRS. LYING 018/198DEGS. SMALL WK, LYING ON ITS SIDE, OR UPSIDE DOWN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMEND TO WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/86/10 2.4.86 LOCATED IN 1982 IN 503547N, 001825W [OGB] USING DECCA. (SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES). NCA. 24.4.14 EXAM'D 21.3.14 IN 5035.942N, 0018.155W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.82 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 500MTRS TOWARDS 0405 DEGS. LENGTH 69.4MTRS, WIDTH 18.6MTRS, HT 7.18MTRS. LIES 018/198 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). ?INVERTED. RETAIN WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 34 BY HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO LTD, HEBBURN-ON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FREE TRADE WHARF CO, LONDON. STEEL HULL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 103 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINEERS LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR SHOREHAM-BY-SEA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY E-BOAT S20. 1 MAN LOST. (WW2SL, SIBI ET AL).

General Comments

INTACT, ?INVERTED, LONG SCOUR TO NE,

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FAQ

Where is the LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.942 N,0 18.155 W.

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

The LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.942 N,0 18.155 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY)?

The LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 646 tons.

What type of wreck is the LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY)?

The LONDON TRADER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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