Lowtyne (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lowtyne (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.706 N,0 26.308 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.478433
  • Longitude: -0.438467
Wreck Depth 45.61 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 98.1 m
Width 12.6 m
Draught 6.3
Sonar Length 48
Sonar Width 11.4
Shadow Height 4.39
Orientation 130
Tonnage 3231
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Surveying Details

SANK 3.5 MILES ESE FROM WHITBY. (BMVS). 22.6.18 M011438 22.6.18 POSN 542800N, 002800W. (VAEC, AP REPORT). H4368/18 15.8.18 POSN 543030N, 012800W IN 26FMS. (VAEC WK REPORT, 15.8.18). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW (PA) (1918) IN 542800N, 002800W. BR STD. 28.8.83 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETE. H6331/87 26.1.89 WK EXAM'D 8.7.88 IN 542841N, 002611W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.1 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. BROKEN UP AND COVERING AREA 50 X 12MTRS, ORIENTATED 135/315 DEG, WITH HIGH POINT AT NW END. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS WK 46MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16; IN 5428.706N, 0026.308W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS, LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 11.4MTRS, HEIGHT 4.39MTRS, ORIENTATION 130/310 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE INTACT AND IS LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE. (MMT, HI 1490). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

STEEL SS BUILT IN 1892 BY ROPNER & SONS, STOCKTON ON TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LOWLANDS STEAM SHIPPING CO. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO LTD, STOCTON ON TEES. 2 BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 270 IHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 34 WHILE ON PASSAGE SOUTH SHIELDS TO THE NORE. SANK IN FOUR MINUTES. FOUR CREW KILLED.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 28.706 N,0 26.308 W
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FAQ

Where is the LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.706 N,0 26.308 W.

How deep is the LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45.61 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.706 N,0 26.308 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY)?

The LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3231 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY)?

The LOWTYNE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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