Lucy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lucy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 31.176 N,0 40.684 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.519600
  • Longitude: -0.678067
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUCY
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Tonnage 1451
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1930
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 1989

Surveying Details

H839/31 5.2.31 STRANDED ON THE KELDER STEEL ABOUT 4 MILES NW OF WHITBY. DRIES OUT AT LOW WATER. AT HIGH WATER THE WHOLE OF THE VESSEL FROM THE LOADLINE UP IS VISIBLE. (TH, 30.1.31). INS AS ST IN 543112N, 004008W. BR STD. H1086/64 28.10.66 ONLY FOR'D 4FT OF BOWS CAN NOW BE SEEN AT LW. THE STEM LIES HORIZONTALLY, PARTLY BURIED BY ROCKS IN SHALLOW CAVE. A FEW BITS OF PLATE ARE ALSO SCATTERED AROUND. (P BAKER, MEXBOROUGH BRANCH BSAC). H6331/87 19.1.89 REMAINS OF WK, MAINLY THE BOILERS, CAN BE SEEN FROM SHORE 3 HOURS EITHER SIDE OF LW. STANDS 1.5MTRS ABOVE FORESHORE LEVEL. FIXED IN 543110N, 004035W USING VISUAL INTERSECTIONS FROM 3 SHORE POSNS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910. HOME PORT HEISINBORG. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRANGEMOUTH FOR BORDEAUX. CARGO PITCH. STRANDED IN HAZY WEATHER WITH SSW BREEZE AND MODERATE SEA.

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FAQ

Where is the LUCY wreck located?

The LUCY wreck is located at coordinates 54 31.176 N,0 40.684 W.

When did the LUCY sink?

The LUCY sank on Dec 25, 1930.

When was the wreck of the LUCY discovered?

The wreck of the LUCY was discovered in 1930.

What country did the LUCY belong to?

The LUCY belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the LUCY?

The LUCY had a tonnage of 1451 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUCY?

The LUCY is classified as a steam ship.

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