Lord Stewart Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lord stewart Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.609 N,3 16.999 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.493483
  • Longitude: -3.283317
Wreck Depth 24.96 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORD STEWART
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 77.7
Sonar Width 12.3
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 110
Tonnage 1445
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1918
Bottom Texture 4/1
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2015

Surveying Details

H8203/19 SUNK 6M E 0.5N FROM HOPES NOSE. (BMVS). H8109/38 19.12.38 WK IN 502935N, 031655W, 188DEGS 30MIN, 11.25M, FROM SIDMOUTH CH. OREPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 12FMS, LEAST E/S DEPTH 13 FMS, GENERAL DEPTH 17 FMS. (HMS GLEANER, 8.12.38). CHART AS WK 13FMS. BR STD. H2502/51 24.4.51 WK IN 502934N, 031655W. LEAST DEPTH 12FMS, HEIGHT OFF SEABED 29FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). NCA. H3971/52 19.2.60 WK IN 502933N, 031656W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 11FMS FOUL AT 12FMS GENERAL DEPTH 17-18FMS LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 74FT. SEABED MUD & SAND. LENGTH 300FT, LIES NW/SE. (HMS SCOTT, SCES 12.9.52). CHART AS WK 11FMS IN REVISED POSN. H5413/60 19.1.65 LIES ON AN EVEN KEEL HULL APPARENTLY INTACT AND IS OF A SMALL COASTER TYPE. SMALL GUN ON STERN (BSAC, [TORQUAY CLUB], DTD 17.11.64). NCA. H3950/70 21.5.71 AMENDED TO SW 19.7MTRS. NC 3315. 3.9.75 DIVED ON BY TAUNTON BSAC DURING WEEK 26-29 AUG 75. REPORTED THAT WRECK IS BROKEN IN TWO, BREAK IS JUST AFT OF THE BOILERS, BOTH PARTS ARE LEANING OVER. WRECK LIES NW/SE AND STANDS ABOUT 30FT HIGH. WRECKAGE IS ABOUT 300-350FT LONG. ONE BLADE OF IRON PROP SHOWS STICKING OUT OF SANDY SEA BED. (MR BURTON, TAUNTON BSAC DIVING OFFICER, REPORT BY TELECOM, DTD 3.9.75). NCA. 3.4.78 THOUGHT TO BE TOO LARGE TO FIT DESCRIPTION OF SMALL COASTER IN 502942.5N, 031711W USING DECCA. (TELECON - DIVING OFFICER, CAMBRIDGE SUB AQUA CLUB). NCA. 10.12.80 IDENTIFIED AS THE 'LORD STEWART'. (C CURRIE,EXMOUTH). NCA. H5982/82 4.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 502936N, 031653W USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 19.11.84 EXAM'D 15.6.84 IN 502935N, 031655W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.8MTRS, FOUL AT 23.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.3 IN GEN DEPTH 31 TO 32MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 82MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING APPROX 100/280DEGS WITH APPARENTLY A BREAK IN THE HULL ABOUT 30MTRS FROM W END. OTHERWISE APPEARS TO BE REASONABLY WELL-PRESERVED. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3214/84. SEP 2015/000019320 7.7.15 EXAM'D 10.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.96MTRS IN 5029.609N, 0316.999W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 33MTRS. LENGTH 77.7MTRS, WIDTH 12.3MTRS, HEIGHT 7.8MTRS. ORIENTATION 110/290 DEGS. UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI1453). AMEND TO DW 24.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY S P AUSTIN & SON LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MARQUESS OF LONDONDERRY. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 187 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENGINE CO, SUNDERLAND. 1 X 12PDR GUN. PASSAGE CHERBOURG FOR BARRY ROADS. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UB-104. ONE MAN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the LORD STEWART wreck located?

The LORD STEWART wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.609 N,3 16.999 W.

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

The LORD STEWART lies at a depth of about 24.96 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.609 N,3 16.999 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LORD STEWART?

The seabed around the LORD STEWART lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the LORD STEWART sink?

The LORD STEWART sank on Sep 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LORD STEWART discovered?

The wreck of the LORD STEWART was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LORD STEWART belong to?

The LORD STEWART belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LORD STEWART carrying?

The LORD STEWART was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LORD STEWART?

The LORD STEWART had a tonnage of 1445 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORD STEWART?

The LORD STEWART is classified as a steam ship.

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