Loweswater Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Loweswater Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.847 N,4 14.371 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.580783
  • Longitude: -4.239517
Wreck Depth 39.81 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOWESWATER
Type barque
Flag GB
Length 53 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 65.3
Sonar Width 26.2
Shadow Height 9.2
Orientation 23
Tonnage 633
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1894
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H6022/39 16.11.39 WK LOCATED AUG 1939 IN POSN 010.25 DEG, 9.91M FROM POINT LYNAS LTHO. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22 IN GEN DEPTH 27FMS. (HMS GLEANER, 10.8.1939). BR STD. H2704/59 22.5.59 AMEND POSN TO 533443N, 041440W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1977. 2.11.73 AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. NC 1977. H3838/86 18.4.88 EXAM'D 26.11.87 IN 533450N, 011417W [OGB] USING HIFIX.6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.8 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 51.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 70MTRS. LIES N/S. MAGNETOMETER INDICATES FERROUS CONTACT. (HMS FOX, HI 357). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/04 26.7.91 DIVED IN CHARTED POSN ON 20.7.91. BELL RECOVERED, ENGRAVED 'LOWESWATER'. LIES WITH BOW N. 20MTRS OF BOW SECTION BROKEN OFF AND LYING HARD ON ITS STBD SIDE. LARGE SECTION OF STERN LIES OVER ON ITS PORT SIDE. HIGHEST POINT APPEARS TO BE PORT RAILS OF BOW SECTION. NO EVIDENCE SEEN OF MOTIVE POWER. NO BOILERS, STEAM PIPES, PROPELLERS, PADDLES OR MASTS, EXCEPT FOR THE JIB-BOOM EXTENDING FROM BOWSPRIT. (K HURLEY, 25.7.91). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 10.08.2021; IN 5334.847N, 0414.371W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.81MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. LENGTH 65.3MTRS, WIDTH 26.2MTRS, HEIGHT 9.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 023/203 DEGS. WELL DEGRADED WRECK, WITH STERN VISIBLE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7366). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN NREVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

21.12.1894 VESSEL, DEPARTED FROM GARSTON, LIVERPOOL, FOR SANTOS, BRAZIL, ON 21.12.1894 UNDER TOW OF TUG KNIGHT TEMPLAR. TOW WAS CAST OFF NEAR THE SKERRIES DURING A VIOLENT STORM. NOTHING FURTHER HEARD OF VESSEL UNTIL 3 BOATS AND 2 BODIES WERE WASHED ASHORE AT HOYLAKE, MOSTYN AND SEAFORTH. (K HURLEY).

General Comments

Well degraded wreck, with stern visible.

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FAQ

Where is the LOWESWATER wreck located?

The LOWESWATER wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.847 N,4 14.371 W.

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

The LOWESWATER lies at a depth of about 39.81 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.847 N,4 14.371 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOWESWATER?

The seabed around the LOWESWATER lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the LOWESWATER sink?

The LOWESWATER sank on Dec 21, 1894.

When was the wreck of the LOWESWATER discovered?

The wreck of the LOWESWATER was discovered in 1939.

What country did the LOWESWATER belong to?

The LOWESWATER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOWESWATER carrying?

The LOWESWATER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LOWESWATER?

The LOWESWATER had a tonnage of 633 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOWESWATER?

The LOWESWATER is classified as a barque.

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