Lupina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lupina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 19.467 N,5 33.347 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.324450
  • Longitude: -5.555783
Wreck Depth -2.8 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUPINA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 22.6 m
Tonnage 62
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1983
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2010

Surveying Details

H4458/80 27.1.84 STRANDED IN 551900N, 053300W APPROX. HARD AGROUND AND TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.254). NCA YET. H1310/85/39 11.11.85 LIES IN 551854N, 053306W SCATTERED OVER AREA OF APPROX 50 SQ MTRS, IN 3-4MTRS AT LW. A MAST IS AWASH AT LW. (SGT M R MARLE, DTD 17.10.85). NCA YET. POSN PLOTS IN 30MTRS. H1310/85/1 23.1.86 POSN NOW MORE LIKELY TO HAVE BEEN 551924N, 053306W. (SGT M R MARLE, DTD 7.1.86). NCA, COVERED BY WK CLOSE N. H2885/83 2.5.86 EXAM'D 22.7.85 IN 551928N, 053317W [OGB], BASED ON RANGE & BRG FROM SHIP STN. VERY BROKEN UP. ONLY MAST REMAINS UPSTANDING, DRYING 2.8MTRS BY DIRECT MEASUREMENT, SURROUNDED BY WRECKAGE SPREAD OVER AREA 30MTRS RADIUS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165B). INS AS DW MAST DRIES 2.8MTRS. BR STD. 4.11.04 EUT POSN: 5519.467N, 0533.347W. NE 2126.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, GROUNDED ON ARRANMAN ROCK LEDGES. ABANDONED AS TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.254).

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS 50MTRS RADIUS WITH MAST SHOWING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 19.467 N,5 33.347 W
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FAQ

Where is the LUPINA wreck located?

The LUPINA wreck is located at coordinates 55 19.467 N,5 33.347 W.

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

The LUPINA lies at a depth of about -2.8 meters and is located at coordinates 55 19.467 N,5 33.347 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUPINA?

The seabed around the LUPINA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the LUPINA sink?

The LUPINA sank on Dec 10, 1983.

When was the wreck of the LUPINA discovered?

The wreck of the LUPINA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the LUPINA belong to?

The LUPINA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LUPINA?

The LUPINA had a tonnage of 62 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUPINA?

The LUPINA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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