Lubeca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lubeca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.181 N,3 11.613 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.536350
  • Longitude: -3.193550
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUBECA
Type motor vessel
Length 64.8 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 2004

Surveying Details

H1270/71 22.12.77 H1270/71 22.12.77 DW IN 533218N, 031457W WITH G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G 6S LAID 252DEGS, 2.5C FROM WK. (MDHB, TELECON 22.12.77). - TNM 61/77. H1270/71 20.6.78 H1270/71 20.6.78 WK MOVED TO 533210N, 031132W, CLOSE BY 'ST BLAIRNEVIS'. SALVAGE OPS COMPLETE. WK BUOY REMOVED. (MDHC NM 15/78). TNM CANCELLED. H1270/71 15.8.78 H1270/71 15.8.78 POSN OF ORIGINAL SINKING SWEPT CLEAR TO 7.3MTRS [LAT] FOLLOWING REMOVAL OF WK TO ITS PRESENT POSN. (MD & HC HN DJK/BMC DTD 10.8.78). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

EX-NORDATLANTIC '75. BUILT IN 1964 BY HUGO PETERS, WEWELSFLETH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PARTENREEDERI MS, LUBECA. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 500BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WESTON POINT FOR ROTTERDAM. STRUCK BUOY, WAS HOLED & SANK. SUBSEQUENTLY RAISED AND DISMANTLED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LUBECA wreck located?

The LUBECA wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.181 N,3 11.613 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUBECA?

The seabed around the LUBECA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the LUBECA sink?

The LUBECA sank on Dec 10, 1977.

When was the wreck of the LUBECA discovered?

The wreck of the LUBECA was discovered in 1977.

What cargo was the LUBECA carrying?

The LUBECA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LUBECA?

The LUBECA had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUBECA?

The LUBECA is classified as a motor vessel.

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