Luxembourg (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Luxembourg (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.115 N,5 40.273 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.185250
  • Longitude: -5.671217
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 1417
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 2009
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Surveying Details

SEP 2009/000188817 14.12.09 DIVED 3.8.09 IN 5011.115N, 0540.273W [WGD] USING GPS. ESTIMATED LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH BY E/S AND MEASUREMENT. WK RETAINS OVERALL SHAPE BUT IS COLLAPSED TO A GENERAL HT OF 1MTR ABOVE SEABED. ENGINE, DRIVE SHAFT AND 4 BLADED PROP ALL CORRECTLY ALIGNED. STEERING QUADRANT UPRIGHT. MAIN BOILER ALONGSIDE WK IS THE HIGHEST POINT AND HAS A SMALLER BOILER ATTACHED TO IT, POSSIBLY A DONKEY BOILER. CONSIDERED TO BE LUXEMBOURG AS VESSEL WAS CONFIRMED BY DEPT OF TRANSPORT AS CARRING USED 18PDR CARTRIDGE CASES FROM THE WESTERN FRONT. A NUMBER OF THESE EMPTY CASES ARE SCATTERED AROUND THE WK. THE REMAINDER WERE SALVAGED IN THE 1970S/80S. (G J LOCKETT, REPORT DTD 13.8.09). INS AS NDW. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY CLYDE SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEITH, HULL AND HAMBURG STEAM PACKET CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 142 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDERS. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR NEWPORT. STRUCK MINE FWD AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED BY SS CELTE. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.115 N,5 40.273 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) sink?

The LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2009.

What country did the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY)?

The LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1417 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY)?

The LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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