Lucy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lucy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 58.107 N,4 2.902 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.968450
  • Longitude: -4.048367
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUCY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 27.4 m
Width 6.3 m
Draught 2.9
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 10
Tonnage 155
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 21, 1910
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3944/88 7.2.91 WK EXAM'D 21.11.90 IN 535801N, 040251W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER AND HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.2 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. APPARENTLY INTACT. LIES 010/190 DEG. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 466). - NM 551/91. HH100/35/15 23.11.99 LOCATED 5.7.99 IN 5358.107N, 0402.902W [WGD] USING DGPS. (A CORKILL, LTR DTD 20.11.99). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/22 6.7.06 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. IDENTIFIED BY BELL INSCRIBED 'LUCY'. LIES VERY FLAT WITH ONLY THE BOILER AND ENGINE STANDING 4MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED. (D COPLEY, EMAIL DTD 6.7.06). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY SCOTT AND SONS, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J MONK & CO LTD, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 32NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY FISHER AND CO, PAISLEY. PASSAGE WESTON POINT, MERSEY FOR DOUGLAS. SPRANG A LEAK AND FOUNDERED. CREW OF FOUR RECOVERED BY S TRAWLER DESIDERATUM. (SIBI).

General Comments

FLAT WITH ONLY BOILER & ENGINE STANDING 4MTRS PROUD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 58.107 N,4 2.902 W
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FAQ

Where is the LUCY wreck located?

The LUCY wreck is located at coordinates 53 58.107 N,4 2.902 W.

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

The LUCY lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 53 58.107 N,4 2.902 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUCY?

The seabed around the LUCY lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the LUCY sink?

The LUCY sank on Jul 21, 1910.

When was the wreck of the LUCY discovered?

The wreck of the LUCY was discovered in 1991.

What country did the LUCY belong to?

The LUCY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUCY carrying?

The LUCY was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the LUCY?

The LUCY had a tonnage of 155 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUCY?

The LUCY is classified as a steam ship.

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