Lugano Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lugano Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 16.814 N,6 17.598 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.280233
  • Longitude: -6.293300
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUGANO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.6 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 112
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 10.1
Orientation 97
Tonnage 3810
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 13, 2009

Surveying Details

H8203/19 SUNK 2M SW OF BULL PT, RATHLIN IN 551600N, 061830W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 8.6.69 INS AS NDW PA. NC 2723 & NC 2724. 11.10.72 AMEND TO WK PA 11FMS. NE 2723. 31.10.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 11FMS. NE 2723. 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK USC PA 20MTRS. NC 2978. H3740/69 16.10.74 POSN 551600N, 061830W REPORTED. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE). H3740/69 25.4.80 WK LOCATED 6.3.80 IN 551648N, 061742W [OGB]. POSN BY RADAR AND COMPASS BNG. ACCURACY 50YDS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 86MTRS. (HMS SHERATON, HN 14.4.80). AMEND TO WK 73MTRS. BR STD. H1310/85/35 10.10.85 REPD TO LIE 200DEG [T], 8.5C FROM BULL POINT. (W F TODD, HN 2.10.85). NCA. 20.11.04 STATED TO BE UPRIGHT, STANDING 10MTRS OFF SEABED. (SII) NCA. 20.11.04 EUT POSN: 5516.800N, 0617.750W. NC 2494. HH091/240/01 - SEP 2009/000038475 13.5.09 LOCATED 16.6.08 IN 5516.814N, 0617.598W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 73.72 IN GEN DEPTH 83.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 112MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 10.1MTRS. LIES 097/277 DEGS WITH BOWS W. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1240). INTACT, UPRIGHT. RETAIN WK 73MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1917 BY IRVINE'S SHIPBUILDING & DRY DOCK CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GULF LINE LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 301HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WESTGARTH & CO LTD, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA FOR LIVERPOOL. MINED 2M SW OF BULL POINT, RATHLIN. NO LIVES LOST. (SII).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS W

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FAQ

Where is the LUGANO wreck located?

The LUGANO wreck is located at coordinates 55 16.814 N,6 17.598 W.

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

The LUGANO lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 55 16.814 N,6 17.598 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUGANO?

The seabed around the LUGANO lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the LUGANO sink?

The LUGANO sank on Oct 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LUGANO discovered?

The wreck of the LUGANO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LUGANO belong to?

The LUGANO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUGANO carrying?

The LUGANO was carrying chemicals,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the LUGANO?

The LUGANO had a tonnage of 3810 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUGANO?

The LUGANO is classified as a steam ship.

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