Lorina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lorina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.151 N,2 27.529 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.069183
  • Longitude: 2.458817
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORINA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.7 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1578
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2017

Surveying Details

H733/58 6.9.60 STRANDED WK SHOWN IN 510412N, 022736E ON FRENCH 5513. NE 323. 23.5.88 WK OF FRENCH SS DOUAISIEN [BUT SEE 510440N, 022719E]. (FRENCH WK NO.21612078) H1310/88/18 19.7.88 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF BRITISH SS LORINA. (J COULON, 15.3.88). 16.6.98 POSN 510408.8N, 022736.5E [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). BR STD. 16.10.03 SHOWN IN 5104.19N, 0227.60E [EUR] ON FRENCH 7214 [INT 1480] [1988 EDN CORRECT TO OCT'01]. NE 1873. [WGD] POSN: 5104.151N, 0227.529E.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE EVACUATING UNITS FROM THE BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE FROM DUNKIRK. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the LORINA wreck located?

The LORINA wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.151 N,2 27.529 E.

When did the LORINA sink?

The LORINA sank on May 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LORINA discovered?

The wreck of the LORINA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LORINA belong to?

The LORINA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LORINA?

The LORINA had a tonnage of 1578 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORINA?

The LORINA is classified as a steam ship.

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