Lovat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lovat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 47.587 N,5 38.342 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.793117
  • Longitude: -5.639033
Wreck Depth 74 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOVAT
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 67.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Shadow Height 10.3
Orientation 80
Tonnage 1093
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.1.75 SANK IN 494754N, 053600W, APPROX. (LL 219). 4.4.75 SANK IN 494700N, 054000W, APPROX. (CASUALTY RETURNS 1/75). 28.4.75 WRECKAGE FROM 'LOVAT' SIGHTED IN 494724N, 053800W [OGB] BY M FERRY 'SAINT PATRICK'. (LL 219). H2590/76 10.3.76 EXAM'D IN 494733N, 053819W USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70 IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. DEFINITE WK. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). CHART AS WK 70MTRS [38FMS]. - NM 808/76. H2590/76 5.5.76 LEAST DEPTH 69.7MTRS FOUND ON CHECKING HMS HECLA'S E/S TRACES. (WRECK SECTION). AMEND TO WK 69MTRS [37FMS]. BR STD. H6501/87/2 7.3.89 EXAM'D 13.10.88 IN 494733N, 053817W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 74 IN GEN DEPTH 84.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 9.4MTRS, SHADOW HT 10.3MTRS. LIES 080/260DEGS WITH BOW E. HIGHEST POINT SUPERSTRUCTURE AT W END. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). AMEND TO WK 74MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4947.587N, 0538.342W.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY NV SCHEEPS V D WERFT, DEEST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HENRY W PEABODY GRAIN LTD. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR SABLES D'OLONNE. TOOK ON LIST AND EVENTUALLY SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED DURING VERY HEAVY WEATHER. 11 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LOVAT wreck located?

The LOVAT wreck is located at coordinates 49 47.587 N,5 38.342 W.

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

The LOVAT lies at a depth of about 74 meters and is located at coordinates 49 47.587 N,5 38.342 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOVAT?

The seabed around the LOVAT lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the LOVAT sink?

The LOVAT sank on Jan 25, 1975.

When was the wreck of the LOVAT discovered?

The wreck of the LOVAT was discovered in 1975.

What country did the LOVAT belong to?

The LOVAT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOVAT carrying?

The LOVAT was carrying coal,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the LOVAT?

The LOVAT had a tonnage of 1093 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOVAT?

The LOVAT is classified as a motor vessel.

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