Lurigethan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lurigethan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 46 N,16 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.766667
  • Longitude: -16.000000
Water Depth 2900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LURIGETHAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 110 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3564
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 534600N, 160000W. 12.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2900MTRS. (WW2SL). SUNK APPROX 250 MILES W OF ARAN ISLAND, GALWAY BAY. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY ROTTERDAM DRY DOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOUNTAIN SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. BOMBED & SET ON FIRE BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILST IN CONVOY. BURNING WRECK DRIFTED FOR TWO DAYS BEFORE SINKING. 16 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the LURIGETHAN wreck located?

The LURIGETHAN wreck is located at coordinates 53 46 N,16 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LURIGETHAN?

The seabed around the LURIGETHAN lies at approximately 2900 meters deep.

When did the LURIGETHAN sink?

The LURIGETHAN sank on Jan 23, 1941.

When was the wreck of the LURIGETHAN discovered?

The wreck of the LURIGETHAN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the LURIGETHAN belong to?

The LURIGETHAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LURIGETHAN?

The LURIGETHAN had a tonnage of 3564 tons.

What type of wreck is the LURIGETHAN?

The LURIGETHAN is classified as a steam ship.

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