Louis Shied Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Louis shied Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.716 N,3 51.775 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.261933
  • Longitude: -3.862917
Wreck Depth -1.04 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOUIS SHIED
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 127.4 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 60.9
Sonar Width 18.2
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 87
Tonnage 5945
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1939
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2022

Surveying Details

H1100/62 16.4.62 WRECKAGE LOCATED ABOUT 2C E OF WARREN POINT. IT COVERS AT ABOUT HALF TIDE AND IS VERY BROKEN UP. CLOSE INSHORE AND NO HAZARD TO SHIPPING. (HMS MEDUSA, MAY 1961). NCA. WRECK REPORTED PURCHASED BY MR STEVENS. H1270/77 2.4.82 LIES ABOUT 150MTRS FROM ROCKS AT S END LEASEFOOT BEACH. VERY BROKEN, BUT LARGE SECTIONS REMAIN. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. BOILERS SHOW ABOVE SURFACE 2 HRS EITHER SIDE OF LOW WATER IN 501548N, 035212W. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL II). R/P. HH232/354/02 19.9.91 CORRECT POSN FOR WK IS 501542N, 031545W. (DR T STRATON, 6.9.91). BR STD. HH090/594/01 17.1.95 MAST VISIBLE AT HALF TIDE, RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 594). NCA. 23.4.99 NAME GIVEN AS 'LOUIS SHEID'. BROKEN BY STORM AND SALVAGE. STEM POST SHOWS AT LOW WATER. MUCH PLATE AMONG KELP. PART OF BOW OFF SOUTH SIDE OF LEAS FOOT BAY. (DIVER MAGAZINE APRIL 1999). SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5015.716N, 0351.775W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 1.04MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. LENGTH 60.9MTRS, WIDTH 18.2MTRS, HT 4.1MTRS. ORIENTATION 087/267 DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP, UPRIGHT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679 - H525-18110). AMEND ST DRIES 1.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND WHILE ON PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES TO ANTWERP, WHILE TRYING TO EVADE GERMAN SUBMARINE U 47. (DIVE SOUTH DEVON & DIVER MAGAZINE, APRIL 1999).

General Comments

BROKEN UP, BUT LARGE SECTIONS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 15.716 N,3 51.775 W
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FAQ

Where is the LOUIS SHIED wreck located?

The LOUIS SHIED wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.716 N,3 51.775 W.

How deep is the LOUIS SHIED and where exactly is it located?

The LOUIS SHIED lies at a depth of about -1.04 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.716 N,3 51.775 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOUIS SHIED?

The seabed around the LOUIS SHIED lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the LOUIS SHIED sink?

The LOUIS SHIED sank on Dec 8, 1939.

When was the wreck of the LOUIS SHIED discovered?

The wreck of the LOUIS SHIED was discovered in 1962.

What country did the LOUIS SHIED belong to?

The LOUIS SHIED belonged to BE.

What cargo was the LOUIS SHIED carrying?

The LOUIS SHIED was carrying general and mixed goods,grain.

What was the tonnage of the LOUIS SHIED?

The LOUIS SHIED had a tonnage of 5945 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOUIS SHIED?

The LOUIS SHIED is classified as a steam ship.

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