Lucinda (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lucinda (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.935 N,2 48.737 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.432250
  • Longitude: -2.812283
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUCINDA (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 22.9 m
Width 5.6 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 9
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 126
Tonnage 60
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/961/01 18.12.03 HH090/961/01 18.12.03 EXAM'D 6.5.03 IN 5025.935N, 0248.737W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.3MTRS OBTAINED DURING DCS3 INVESTIGATION, NOT CLOSE SOUNDED. GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 9MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.7MTRS. LIES 126/306 DEGS. V POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PROBABLE DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 961). INS AS WK 47MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 8.1.04 HH100/351/21 8.1.04 'WRECK' CONSISTS OF A MASS OF CONCRETED METALS SOME 2MTRS HIGH. MUCH OF THIS IS IRON CHAIN OF VARIOUS TYPES AND BLOCKS OF PRESSED METAL SHEETS, POSSIBLY TIN. THE MASS APPEARS TO BE A CARGO OF MIXED METALS FROM A WOODEN SHIP. POSSIBLY 'LUCINDA'. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1869 BY BELLOT, JERSEY. PASSAGE COWES FOR LLANELLI. FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

RECTANGULAR SHAPE, ONLY METAL CARGO REMAINS

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FAQ

Where is the LUCINDA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LUCINDA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.935 N,2 48.737 W.

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

The LUCINDA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 25.935 N,2 48.737 W.

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

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

When did the LUCINDA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LUCINDA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 30, 1914.

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

The wreck of the LUCINDA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2003.

What country did the LUCINDA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LUCINDA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUCINDA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LUCINDA (POSSIBLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the LUCINDA (POSSIBLY)?

The LUCINDA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 60 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUCINDA (POSSIBLY)?

The LUCINDA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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