Lux Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Lux Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.592 N,5 9.931 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.709867
  • Longitude: -5.165517
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUX
Type motor vessel
Length 60.4 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1972
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 6.4.72 6.4.72 POSN 200YDS FROM SHORE AT DALE, PEMBROKE. (LL). POSN 514234N,050952W [OGB] FOR FILING. 16.8.96 16.8.96 VESSEL WAS REFLOATED THE FOLLOWING DAY. (LL 207) AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BEACHED ON MUD FLATS AFTER CARGO SHIFT. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the LUX wreck located?

The LUX wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.592 N,5 9.931 W.

When did the LUX sink?

The LUX sank on Mar 27, 1972.

When was the wreck of the LUX discovered?

The wreck of the LUX was discovered in 1972.

What cargo was the LUX carrying?

The LUX was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the LUX?

The LUX had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUX?

The LUX is classified as a motor vessel.

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