Lugar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lugar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.16 N,3 34.533 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.519333
  • Longitude: -3.575550
Wreck Depth 23.83 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUGAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.4 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 115
Tonnage 228
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1891
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2023

Surveying Details

HH206/350/01 5.12.91 LOCATED IN 533113.2N, 033426.8W [EUR]. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 27.4MTRS. APPROX 55MTRS LONG AND STANDING 2MTRS PROUD OF SEABED. INTACT. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, 28.11.91 & TELECON 4.12.91). CHART AS USC 25MTRS. - NM 157/92. HH090/704/01 9.4.97 EXAM'D 21.6.97 IN 533110.2N, 033431.8W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 24.4, FOUL 24.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.8 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.1MTRS. LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 704). - NM 1614/97. 22.3.10 WK HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS SS LUGAR. LIES UPRIGHT WITH SINGLE BOILER PROMINENT. BOW TO W IS DAMAGED BUT OTHERWISE HULL IS INTACT. CARGO OF COAL. (C MICHAEL, EMAIL DTD 21.3.10). NCA. 12.9.13 EXAM'D 30.5.13 IN 5331.161N, 0334.537W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.25 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 25.28MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 25MTRS. RSDRA2022000310935 20.12.22 EXAM'D 30.5.13 IN 5331.160N, 0334.533W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.83MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. UPRIGHT. NFS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). AMEND WK 23.83MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MIDDLESBRO'. BUILT OF IRON IN 1857 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D ROWAN, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE FO 40 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR DUBLIN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN FOG WITH SS SAXON PRINCE. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT/UPRIGHT, BOW W, BOILER PROMINENT, BOW DAMAGE

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FAQ

Where is the LUGAR wreck located?

The LUGAR wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.16 N,3 34.533 W.

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

The LUGAR lies at a depth of about 23.83 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.16 N,3 34.533 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUGAR?

The seabed around the LUGAR lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the LUGAR sink?

The LUGAR sank on Sep 23, 1891.

When was the wreck of the LUGAR discovered?

The wreck of the LUGAR was discovered in 1991.

What country did the LUGAR belong to?

The LUGAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUGAR carrying?

The LUGAR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LUGAR?

The LUGAR had a tonnage of 228 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUGAR?

The LUGAR is classified as a steam ship.

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