Lord Bute Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lord bute Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 0.068 N,2 2.453 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.001133
  • Longitude: 2.040883
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORD BUTE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 8.5 m
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 35
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1881
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4139/76 22.12.76 H4139/76 22.12.76 WRECK EXAM'D 4.8.76 IN 520003.6N, 020232.4E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 22.3MTRS, FOUL 22.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. A MEDIUM WK SOME 80MTRS X 30MTRS. LYING NNE/SSW IN ONE PIECE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). INS AS SW 22MTRS. BR STD. HH090/667/01 15.12.95 HH090/667/01 15.12.95 EXAM'D 12.7.95 IN 520004.06N, 020227.15E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 22.8, FOUL 23.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.9 IN GEN DEPTH 29.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 035/215 DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE AND UPRIGHT. NO SCOUR. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. HH100/351/11 26.3.96 HH100/351/11 26.3.96 SMALL WRECK POSITIVELY IDENTIFITED AS 'LORD BUTE'. SANK IN 1881 WHILE PASSAGE SHIELDS TO SPAIN. AN IRON BUILT STEAMSHIP. LENGTH 200 FEET, BEAM 28 FEET. HOLDS FULL OF COAL. DETAILS FROM LLOYDS REGISTER 1891. (R HICKINBOTTOM).
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM SHIELDS TO SPAIN. CARGO COAL.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the LORD BUTE wreck located?

The LORD BUTE wreck is located at coordinates 52 0.068 N,2 2.453 E.

How deep is the LORD BUTE and where exactly is it located?

The LORD BUTE lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 0.068 N,2 2.453 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LORD BUTE?

The seabed around the LORD BUTE lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the LORD BUTE sink?

The LORD BUTE sank on Jan 1, 1881.

When was the wreck of the LORD BUTE discovered?

The wreck of the LORD BUTE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the LORD BUTE belong to?

The LORD BUTE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LORD BUTE carrying?

The LORD BUTE was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the LORD BUTE?

The LORD BUTE is classified as a steam ship.

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