Lonhelen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lonhelen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 1.2 N,1 40.17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.020000
  • Longitude: 1.669500
Wreck Depth 14.4 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LONHELEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 57.09
Sonar Width 11.05
Shadow Height 5.82
Orientation 191
Tonnage 1282
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 034.0,072.0,001.3,099
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2019

Surveying Details

SUNK AT NORTH END OF SHIPWASH APPROX. (WW1SL). H3052/31 27.10.31 SWEPT 2.7.31. CLEAR 50FT, FOUL 52FT. SEABED 68FT. (HMS KELLETT, 1931). INS AS WK 51FT. H1144/65 3.8.65 EXAM'D IN 520110N, 014016E USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 60/64FT. SCOUR 66FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM NORTH-WEST. (HMS ECHO). 11.12.72 AMEND TO SW 15.4 MTRS. BR STD. H4139/76 10.1.77 EXAM'D 7.8.76 IN 520110.8N 014012E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 14.3, FOULED AT 14.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15 IN GEN DEPTH 18-20MTRS. SCOUR BY E/S 21MTRS. IN 2 PARTS. N PART FOULED. S PART IS 30MTRS AWAY. LARGER N PART IS 50 X 30MTRS FROM DCS3 TRACE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). BR STD. H3186/73 21.2.79 EXAM'D IN 520110N, 014016E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.4 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 21MTRS. SONAR HT 3.3MTRS, LENGTH 150FT. LYING N/S. GIVES GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 60C/78). NCA. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. H2007/81 16.2.81 EXAM'D 27.3.80 IN 520110.8N, 014018E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.4, FOUL AT 14.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.8 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS,LENGTH 65MTRS, BEAM 19MTRS. LYING N/S, APPARENTLY UPRIGHT. (HMS ECHO, HI 68B/80). BR STD. HH090/667/01 13.12.95 EXAM'D 21.7.95 IN 520111.47N, 014009.95E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 12.2, FOUL 12.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.6 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.2MTR. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC SIGNATURE. UPRIGHT. WK IS NETTED OR BUOYED. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMEND SW 12.2MTRS. - NM 1567/95. SEP 2019/000272653 19.11.19 EXAM'D 30.06.19; IN 5201.200N, 0140.170E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.40MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 57.09MTRS, WIDTH 11.05MTRS, HEIGHT 5.82MTRS, ORIENTATION 191/011 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 72MTRS, 1.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 099 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 14.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEWCASTLE FOR LONDON. MINED.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 1.2 N,1 40.17 E
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FAQ

Where is the LONHELEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LONHELEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 1.2 N,1 40.17 E.

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

The LONHELEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 14.4 meters and is located at coordinates 52 1.2 N,1 40.17 E.

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

The seabed around the LONHELEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the LONHELEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LONHELEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 14, 1918.

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

The wreck of the LONHELEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LONHELEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LONHELEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LONHELEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LONHELEN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LONHELEN (POSSIBLY)?

The LONHELEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1282 tons.

What type of wreck is the LONHELEN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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