Lucena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lucena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 48.853 N,7 51.217 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.814217
  • Longitude: -7.853617
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUCENA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 34.7 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.1
Tonnage 243
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1915
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.1.71 25.1.71 SUNK 4M S OF CAPEL ISLAND. (WW1SL, NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOLS 13, 14, LLWW1). GIVES POSN APPROX 514850N, 075110W. NCA. 13.3.78 13.3.78 INS AS WK USCPA 30MTRS IN 514850N, 075110W. NC 2049.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 1978

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY HAWTHORNS & CO LTD, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J MONKS & CO LTD. ONE BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 44 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR BANTRY BAY. CAPTURED BY U-24 & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL, LLWW1 & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the LUCENA wreck located?

The LUCENA wreck is located at coordinates 51 48.853 N,7 51.217 W.

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

The LUCENA lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 51 48.853 N,7 51.217 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUCENA?

The seabed around the LUCENA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the LUCENA sink?

The LUCENA sank on Jun 27, 1915.

When was the wreck of the LUCENA discovered?

The wreck of the LUCENA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the LUCENA belong to?

The LUCENA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUCENA carrying?

The LUCENA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LUCENA?

The LUCENA had a tonnage of 243 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUCENA?

The LUCENA is classified as a steam ship.

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