Luxembourg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Luxembourg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.368 N,5 39.892 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.222800
  • Longitude: -5.664867
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUXEMBOURG
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1417
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 2011

Surveying Details

SUNK 3.5M NNE FROM PENDEEN LIGHT HOUSE. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN 501320N, 053950W APPROX. NCA. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMEND USCPA 25MTRS IN 501320N, 053950W. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1178. 8.4.80 8.4.80 APPLICATION MADE BY EXMAR LTD TO SALVE CARGO. (NCS111/1604). 14.12.11 14.12.11 NOT LOCATED 16.9.09 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY CLYDE SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LEITH, HULL & HAMBURG STEAM PACKET CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 142 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDERS. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR NEWPORT, MON. MINED. NO LIVES LOST. (LL WW1, WW1SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LUXEMBOURG wreck located?

The LUXEMBOURG wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.368 N,5 39.892 W.

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

The LUXEMBOURG lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.368 N,5 39.892 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUXEMBOURG?

The seabed around the LUXEMBOURG lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the LUXEMBOURG sink?

The LUXEMBOURG sank on Sep 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LUXEMBOURG discovered?

The wreck of the LUXEMBOURG was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LUXEMBOURG belong to?

The LUXEMBOURG belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUXEMBOURG carrying?

The LUXEMBOURG was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the LUXEMBOURG?

The LUXEMBOURG had a tonnage of 1417 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUXEMBOURG?

The LUXEMBOURG is classified as a steam ship.

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