Lullington Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Lullington Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 42.446 N,0 29.278 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.707433
- Longitude: 0.487967
|
| Wreck Depth |
15.9 m
|
| Water Depth |
24 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LULLINGTON |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
98.5 m |
| Width |
14.3 m |
| Draught |
6.4 |
| Sonar Length |
100 |
| Sonar Width |
20 |
| Shadow Height |
7.8 |
| Orientation |
80 |
| Tonnage |
2816 |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 8, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
4,17,7,6 |
| Original Detection Year |
1993 |
| Last Detection Year |
2015 |
| Original Source |
diver |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 26, 2015 |
Surveying Details
SANK 3 MILES E OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (WW1SL). APPROX POSN 504240N, 003130E FOR FILING ONLY. H4959/73 11.4.75 NOT FOUND DURING BASIC AREA SEARCH. NO CLOSE SEARCH CONDUCTED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). HH100/351/05 24.4.92 POSSIBLE WK IN APPROX 505230N, 002930E USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA YET. HH100/351/07 8.10.93 WK OF 'LULLINGTON' LOCATED IN 504228N, 002927.5E [OGB] USING DECCA. BOTH BELLS HAVE BEEN RECOVERED. A LONG WK REPORTED HAVING A LARGE WINCH AMIDSHIPS. STANDS ABOUT 23FT HIGH AND LIES ALONG THE TIDE ABOUT 080/260DEGS. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (C MARTIN, TELECON 7.10.93). CHART AS WK PA 20MTRS. - NM 3636/93. 19.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. 16.5.00 AMEND TO WK 20MTRS. FIX QUALITY WAS DECCA. HH100/351/22 16.9.05 DIVED IN 5042.447N, 0029.288E [WGD]. (M KEANE E-MAIL 14.9.05). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000209669 28.9.15 EXAM'D 24.9.15 IN 5042.446N, 0029.278E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.9MTRS. (H102; HI1476/003/15, GARDLINE, HI 1477). AMEND TO DW 15.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BANM 5418/15. SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 28.06.15, WK SHOWN IN 5042.446N, 0029.278E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23.7MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 7.8MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). NFA.
Circumstances of loss
MINED 3M E OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BLYTH TO ROUEN. (LL WW1 & WW1SL). WAS ON PASSAGE BLYTH TO ROUEN. (A C CROTHALL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 42.446 N,0 29.278 E
Lullington on Wreck Map
Lullington Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the LULLINGTON wreck located?
The LULLINGTON wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.446 N,0 29.278 E.
How deep is the LULLINGTON and where exactly is it located?
The LULLINGTON lies at a depth of about 15.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.446 N,0 29.278 E.
How deep is the seabed around the LULLINGTON?
The seabed around the LULLINGTON lies at approximately 24 meters deep.
When did the LULLINGTON sink?
The LULLINGTON sank on Feb 8, 1917.
When was the wreck of the LULLINGTON discovered?
The wreck of the LULLINGTON was discovered in 1993.
What country did the LULLINGTON belong to?
The LULLINGTON belonged to GB.
What cargo was the LULLINGTON carrying?
The LULLINGTON was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the LULLINGTON?
The LULLINGTON had a tonnage of 2816 tons.
What type of wreck is the LULLINGTON?
The LULLINGTON is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
HEIGHT FROM DIVER