Lornaston (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lornaston (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.91 N,0 2.378 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.598500
  • Longitude: -0.039633
Wreck Depth 44.18 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORNASTON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 124.1 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 122
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 4934
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1945
Bottom Texture 4,17,7,14,6
Scour Dimensions 050,,001,045
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2016

Surveying Details

H01575/45 8.3.45 SUNK IN 503440N, 000320W. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 8.3.45). H01575/45 12.3.45 SUNK IN 503536N, 000412W. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 12.3.45). INS AS WK. 23.7.71 INS AS USCPA 28MTRS. NC 1652. H1965/76 26.11.80 EXAM'D 24.4.80 IN 503550N, 000222W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 126MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS, HT 10MTRS. LYING 045/225DEGS, BOWS SW, UPRIGHT. BOWS APPEAR BROKEN OFF. CENTRAL PORTION SHOALEST. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2350/85 17.2.87 LOCATED 28.7.86. POSN CONFIRMED. NFS. (NP 1008, HI 317B). 18.7.88 WK THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE A PRE-WWI VESSEL - THE 'GLENCOE'. POTTERY FOUND WITH THIS NAME AND 'GLEN LINE' INSIGNIA. (MR GIBSON, TELECON). HH100/351/05 22.6.92 WK IN 503539N, 000221W [OGB]. POSN FROM DECCA. LISTED AS THE 'HOLM FORCE' [SEE 20378]. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA. SEP 2015/000083466 5.2.16 EXAM'D 21.09.15 IN 5035.910N, 0002.378W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.18MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 52.18MTRS. LENGTH 122MTRS, HT 8MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, SCOUR LENGTH 50MTRS TOWARDS 045, SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. BROKEN UP WK, PARTIALLY BURIED, LYING ON ITS SIDE, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND NDW 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 275. WAS ON PASSAGE BLYTH FOR CASABLANCA.

General Comments

UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 35.91 N,0 2.378 W
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FAQ

Where is the LORNASTON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LORNASTON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.91 N,0 2.378 W.

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

The LORNASTON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44.18 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.91 N,0 2.378 W.

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

The seabed around the LORNASTON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the LORNASTON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LORNASTON (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 8, 1945.

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

The wreck of the LORNASTON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the LORNASTON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LORNASTON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LORNASTON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LORNASTON (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LORNASTON (POSSIBLY)?

The LORNASTON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4934 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORNASTON (POSSIBLY)?

The LORNASTON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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