Luneda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Luneda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 37.913 N,6 5.377 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.631883
  • Longitude: -6.089617
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUNEDA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 7 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 288
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1937
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details 24.2.75 SMALL STEAMSHIP WRECKED ON ISIALNACH, ISLAY IN 553755N, 060519W. (P L SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). NCA. 8.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 553730N, 060542W. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND, B BAIRD). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 11.10.13 NOT IN NAVIGABLE AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1370). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1912 BY COCHRANES OF SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J MARR, FLEETWOOD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 65 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO LTD, HULL. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. RAN AGROUND IN A BLINDING SNOWSTORM. CREW OF 12 RECOVERED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LUNEDA wreck located?

The LUNEDA wreck is located at coordinates 55 37.913 N,6 5.377 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUNEDA?

The seabed around the LUNEDA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the LUNEDA sink?

The LUNEDA sank on Feb 9, 1937.

When was the wreck of the LUNEDA discovered?

The wreck of the LUNEDA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the LUNEDA belong to?

The LUNEDA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LUNEDA?

The LUNEDA had a tonnage of 288 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUNEDA?

The LUNEDA is classified as a trawler.

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