Lulonga (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lulonga (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.852 N,0 17.142 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.664200
  • Longitude: -0.285700
Wreck Depth 25.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LULONGA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 9.9 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 65
Tonnage 821
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 14, 2000

Surveying Details

H01001/40 26.7.40 SUNK 10MILES S OF SHOREHAM. (MERCHANT AND FISHING VESSELS LISTS OF LOSSES, 26.7.40). H01001/40 9.1.41 REPD POSN 503945N, 001115W. (ADMIRALTY). NCA. 7.8.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 503945N, 001115W ON NC F6841. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 18MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1652. H1965/76 1.12.80 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH, WITHIN 400MTRS OF 503945N, 001115W. WK LOCATED IN 503949N, 001703W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER & EXAM'D 12.2.80. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.4 IN GEN DEPTH 27.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 38MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS, HT 1.8MTRS. LYING, ALMOST ENTIRELY COVERED BY SAND, 065/245DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). CHART AS WK 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BRABO, EX-KNOTTINGLY. BUILT IN 1907 BY J CROWN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOOK SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR SHOREHAM-BY-SEA. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT. 1 MAN LOST. (SIBI, WW2SL & LL WW2).

General Comments

UK NM 3576/18

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FAQ

Where is the LULONGA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LULONGA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.852 N,0 17.142 W.

How deep is the LULONGA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LULONGA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.852 N,0 17.142 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LULONGA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LULONGA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the LULONGA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LULONGA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LULONGA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LULONGA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LULONGA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LULONGA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LULONGA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LULONGA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LULONGA (POSSIBLY)?

The LULONGA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 821 tons.

What type of wreck is the LULONGA (POSSIBLY)?

The LULONGA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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