Lucy Anderson (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lucy anderson (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 25.737 N,1 23.408 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.428950
  • Longitude: -1.390133
Wreck Depth 104 m
Water Depth 114 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 10.6 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 60
Shadow Height 10
Tonnage 1073
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Oct 2, 2002

Surveying Details

13.3.17 13.3.17 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 582640N, 011800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H8203/19 H8203/19 SUNK 55M ESE FROM NOSS HD, WICK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3875/26 18.6.26 H3875/26 18.6.26 INS AS NDW (1917) (PD). BR STD. H1357/62 27.3.62 H1357/62 27.3.62 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 1942. 21.8.78 21.8.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 87MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 115. H3227/78 11.1.79 H3227/78 11.1.79 WK LOCATED IN 582546.6N, 012318.5W [EUR] USING PULSE 8. LENGTH 60MTRS, HEIGHT 10MTRS. GEN DEPTH 114MTRS. (MR WILLIAMS, DECCA SURVEY LTD, GT YARMOUTH, TELECON 3.1.79). AMEND TO WK 104MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY WOOD SKINNER & CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROBERTS & COOPER LTD. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM A SUBMARINE AND U-44. 2 X SCREW, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 133HP. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG CO LTD, NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR GOTHENBURG. CREW RECOVERED BY SS ST.CLAIR. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 25.737 N,1 23.408 W.

How deep is the LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 104 meters and is located at coordinates 58 25.737 N,1 23.408 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 114 meters deep.

When did the LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) sink?

The LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY)?

The LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1073 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY)?

The LUCY ANDERSON (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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