Lutece (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lutece (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.479 N,5 32.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.241317
  • Longitude: -5.534833
Wreck Depth 20.4 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 75.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 22.2
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 122
Tonnage 1346
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2011

Surveying Details

SUNK 5M W OF GODREVY LT. (A.P. REPORT, DOCKETS M06371 & M6746). GIVES POSN 501430N, 053200W. FOR FILING ONLY. H1361/30 28.3.30 H1361/30 28.3.30 DETAILS SENT TO HMS BEAUFORT. H4703/30 17.7.30 H4703/30 17.7.30 UNSUCCESSFULLY SEARCHED FOR. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 15.12.11 15.12.11 LOCATED 3.12.10 IN 5014.479N, 0532.090W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.45 IN GEN DEPTH 28.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 22.2MTRS, WIDTH 16.0MTRS, HT 8.45MTRS. LIES 122/302 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). APPARENTLY DEBRIS. INS AS WK 20.4MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1893 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A LEMOINE ET FILS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 171 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY U-46. (LL WW1, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP, ?DEBRIS FROM [16398] (CLOSE SE)

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FAQ

Where is the LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.479 N,5 32.09 W.

How deep is the LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 14.479 N,5 32.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1346 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The LUTECE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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