Lorina (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lorina (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.05 N,2 27.033 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.067500
  • Longitude: 2.450550
Wreck Depth -1.9 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORINA (POSSIBLY)
Type ferry
Flag GB
Length 91.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 50
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1578
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1940
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 20.4.89 20.4.89 ST DRIES 1.9MTRS SHOWN IN 510406N, 022708.5E [EUR] ON FRENCH 7214 [1988 EDN]. NC 323. UNKNOWN STRANDED WK, DRIES 1.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS, FIXED BY THEODOLITE. LYING NW/SE, LENGTH 50MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORD - 1987 - NO.21612310). [WGD] POSN: 5104.050N, 0227.033E.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY W DENNY & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO. TURBINE ENGINES OF 4750 SHP FOR 18 KNOTS. WAS COMMANDEERED FROM SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO FOR TROOP CARRYING. SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE EVACUATING TROOPS FROM DUNKIRK. (DODS & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the LORINA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LORINA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.05 N,2 27.033 E.

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

The LORINA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about -1.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.05 N,2 27.033 E.

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

The seabed around the LORINA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the LORINA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LORINA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 29, 1940.

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

The wreck of the LORINA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1989.

What country did the LORINA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LORINA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LORINA (POSSIBLY)?

The LORINA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1578 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORINA (POSSIBLY)?

The LORINA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a ferry.

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