Lorle (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lorle (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 45.304 N,5 20.177 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.755067
  • Longitude: -5.336283
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORLE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.4
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 62
Tonnage 2686
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 26, 2000

Surveying Details

17.6.18 17.6.18 SANK 12 MILES SSW OF THE LIZARD. (RA FALMOUTH, AP REPORT). H3895/74 2.12.74 H3895/74 2.12.74 LOCATED 7.5.74 IN 494511N, 052007W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 77 IN GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPARENTLY UPRIGHT AND ORIENTATED 080/260DEGS. (HMS HECATE, HI 1/74). INS AS WK 77MTRS. - NM 169/75. H2979/74 17.2.76 H2979/74 17.2.76 FF IN 494523N, 052010W. REPD AS LARGE WK. (E GILES, 29.1.76). H1310/85/42 27.11.85 H1310/85/42 27.11.85 LARGE SHIPS WHEEL AND 12PDR GUNSIGHT DATED 1.8.17 RECOVERED FROM WK. (C HEDGER). H1310/85/16 30.5.85 H1310/85/16 30.5.85 DIVED ON WK IN 494542N, 052010W. SITS UPRIGHT BUT MUCH FLATTENED BY TIME AND WAVE ACTION. LEAST E/S DEPTH 83MTRS. TWO BOILERS SIDE BY SIDE - 3MTRS HIGH. LYING ON HEADING 246DEGS. AFTER HOLDS FULL OF ORE, APPARENTLY IRON. (SEASALVE MARINE, 28.5.85). H6501/87/2 8.3.89 H6501/87/2 8.3.89 EXAM'D 13.10.88 IN 494516N, 052007W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 77.2 IN GEN DEPTH 84MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 6.7MTRS, SHADOW HT 7.0MTRS. LIES 062/242DEGS, PARTIALLY BROKEN-UP, WITH BOWS ENE AND HIGH POINT NEAR STERN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1896 BY IRVINE & CO., WEST HARTLEPOOL AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ALEXANDER SHIPPING CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-103 12M SSW OF THE LIZARD WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BILBAO TO HEYSHAM. 19 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1, DODS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, WELL FLATTENED

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FAQ

Where is the LORLE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LORLE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 45.304 N,5 20.177 W.

How deep is the LORLE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LORLE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 49 45.304 N,5 20.177 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LORLE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LORLE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the LORLE (PROBABLY) sink?

The LORLE (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 11, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LORLE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LORLE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LORLE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LORLE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LORLE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LORLE (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the LORLE (PROBABLY)?

The LORLE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2686 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORLE (PROBABLY)?

The LORLE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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