Luminence Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Luminence Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.578 N,5 32.751 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.692967
  • Longitude: -5.545850
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUMINENCE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 57.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 58.1
Sonar Width 9.6
Shadow Height 10.4
Orientation 54
Tonnage 558
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1967
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,003.3,
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2011

Surveying Details

H3140/69 25.3.69 H3140/69 25.3.69 STRUCK THE HATS AND SANK. (LLOYDS 1967). INS AS NDW IN 514120N, 053220W [OGB]. BR STD. 14.11.72 14.11.72 SHOWN AS WK USC 20FMS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 1178. 18.12.72 18.12.72 SHOWN AS WK USC 36.0MTRS. NC 1478. H1921/80 31.3.80 H1921/80 31.3.80 LOCATED IN 514132.6N, 053242.6W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.4 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. DEPTH BY HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 44.7MTRS. LENGTH 62.5MTRS, BEAM 12.1MTRS. LYING 050/230DEG, BOWS NE. UPRIGHT, TWO MASTS AND DERRICKS VISIBLE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI52/80). AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. NC 1410. H5001/72 19.11.80 H5001/72 19.11.80 LARGE WELL DEFINED WK, EXAMINED 17.6.78 IN 514133.2N, 053240.9W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTHS 49-58MTRS. DCS3 HT 11MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 62MTRS. LYING APPROX 030/210DEG IN AREA OF SAND RIPPLES, BEAM ON TO TIDAL STREAMS. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71B/78). NCA. 31.12.08 31.12.08 CONFIRMED AS LUMINENCE. HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERED BELL. (G JONES, EMAIL DTD 31.12.08). NCA. 6.12.11 6.12.11 LOCATED 3.6.10 IN 5141.578N, 0532.751W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.54 IN GEN DEPTH 57.6MTRS. SCOUR 3.3MTRS DEEP AT WK. LENGTH 58.1MTRS, WIDTH 9.6MTRS, HT 10.36MTRS. LIES 054/234 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954 BY CLELLANDS (SUCCESSORS) LTD, WALLSEND-ON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LONDON & ROCHESTER TRADING CO. FOUR CYLINDER, FOUR STROKE OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CROSSLEY BROS, MANCHESTER. PASSAGE EAST YELLAND POWER STATION FOR AYR. IN BALLAST. STRUCK THE HATS IN SW FORCE 8. CAPSIZED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (LLOYDS & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NE, MAST AND DERRICKS IN POS'N

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FAQ

Where is the LUMINENCE wreck located?

The LUMINENCE wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.578 N,5 32.751 W.

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

The LUMINENCE lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 51 41.578 N,5 32.751 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUMINENCE?

The seabed around the LUMINENCE lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the LUMINENCE sink?

The LUMINENCE sank on Mar 1, 1967.

When was the wreck of the LUMINENCE discovered?

The wreck of the LUMINENCE was discovered in 1967.

What country did the LUMINENCE belong to?

The LUMINENCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUMINENCE carrying?

The LUMINENCE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LUMINENCE?

The LUMINENCE had a tonnage of 558 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUMINENCE?

The LUMINENCE is classified as a motor vessel.

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