Lota Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lota Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.049 N,3 13.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.417483
  • Longitude: -3.217717
Wreck Depth 3.1 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOTA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Orientation 90
Tonnage 76
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details [NO DATE] SANK ABOUT 2.2M NNE [MAG] OF HILBRE MARK. PART CARGO AND QUANTITY OF GEAR SALVED BY FISHERMEN AND LANDED AT HOYLAKE WHERE IT WAS SOLD. HULL REMAINING ABOVE LEVEL OF BANK REMOVED BY NOV 1917. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA. 22.3.62 22.3.62 WHILST SEARCHING FOR HE6 BUOY ON EBB AND FLOOD ROPE SWEEPS PASSED OVER THIS POSN WITHOUT FOULING. WK NOW DOWN TO SEABED LEVEL. DEPTH 20FT BELOW LBD. POSN 532507N, 031315W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). NCA. H4202/55 5.11.57 H4202/55 5.11.57 DW SHOWN IN 532508N, 031316W [OGB] ON MDHB SURVEY [K1758]. - NM 2504/57. H4288/62 29.5.64 H4288/62 29.5.64 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY [K3500/2]. DELETE. - NM 1200/64. H4270/71 24.8.71 H4270/71 24.8.71 NOW WK 3FMS 2FT IN 532507N, 031314W [OGB] ON MDHB SURVEY [K6155]. - NM 1458/71. 27.3.75 27.3.75 SHOWN AS WK 5.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 1978. 14.10.74 14.10.74 NOW SHOWN IN 532512N, 031324W [OGB] ON MD & HC SURVEY DTD OCT '74 [K6693/2] . H2003/86 24.2.87 H2003/86 24.2.87 EXAMINED 20.1.87 IN 532502N, 031259W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 3.1, FOUL AT 3.3MTRS [FOUL PROBABLY ON NEARBY RIDGE]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.2 IN GEN DEPTH 3.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. DEBRIS, BURIED IN SAND, ORIENTATED 090/270DEG. ONE CLEAR OBSTN STANDING ABOVE SEABED ABOUT 5 X 3MTRS DIMENSIONS. (MD & HC, HI 323). BR STD. HH212/400/07 16.9.93 HH212/400/07 16.9.93 NOTHING FOUND. POSN SWEPT CLEAR AT 5.1MTRS [LAT] ON 19.8.93. (TH SURVEY 25.6.93 & 31.8.93). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM BLOCK 3186/93.
Last Amended Date Sep 16, 1993

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1878. PASSAGE CONNAH'S QUAY FOR LIVERPOOL. SANK, CAUSE NOT RECORDED.

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FAQ

Where is the LOTA wreck located?

The LOTA wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.049 N,3 13.063 W.

How deep is the LOTA and where exactly is it located?

The LOTA lies at a depth of about 3.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.049 N,3 13.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOTA?

The seabed around the LOTA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the LOTA sink?

The LOTA sank on Dec 3, 1916.

When was the wreck of the LOTA discovered?

The wreck of the LOTA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the LOTA belong to?

The LOTA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOTA carrying?

The LOTA was carrying general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the LOTA?

The LOTA had a tonnage of 76 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOTA?

The LOTA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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