Lotusmere Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lotusmere Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		69 58 N,35 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 69.966667
  • Longitude: 35.833333
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOTUSMERE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3911
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

8.8.72 SANK 48M NNE FROM TERIBERSKI LTHO. (WW1SL) NCA, POSN 695841N, 360145E FOR FILING ONLY. 16.2.09 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 6958.00N, 3550.00E. (LL WW1) NCA, POSN FOR FILING AMENDED.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY A U-BOAT & SUNK BY TORPEDO 48M NNE FROM TERIBERSKI LTHO. PASSAGE BARRY FOR ARCHANGEL. (WWISL)

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FAQ

Where is the LOTUSMERE wreck located?

The LOTUSMERE wreck is located at coordinates 69 58 N,35 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LOTUSMERE?

The seabed around the LOTUSMERE lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the LOTUSMERE sink?

The LOTUSMERE sank on Oct 2, 1916.

When was the wreck of the LOTUSMERE discovered?

The wreck of the LOTUSMERE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the LOTUSMERE belong to?

The LOTUSMERE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOTUSMERE carrying?

The LOTUSMERE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LOTUSMERE?

The LOTUSMERE had a tonnage of 3911 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOTUSMERE?

The LOTUSMERE is classified as a steam ship.

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