Luxor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Luxor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.894 N,1 36.588 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.281567
  • Longitude: -1.609800
Wreck Depth 47.803 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUXOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 108.5 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 51.25
Sonar Width 15.55
Shadow Height 8.27
Orientation 305
Tonnage 3571
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1918
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2022

Surveying Details

HH09/962/01 13.12.02 EXAM'D 27.6.02 IN 5016.895N, 0136.590W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.0 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. DSC3 HT 5.6MTRS. SECOND PART LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS LIES 50MTRS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARTS. (GARDLINE, HI 962). ?INTACT WK WITH CENTRE COVERED BY PEBBLE RIDGE. INS WK 47MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 9.10.03 DIVED IN 8.2003. A WELL BROKEN WK WITH INTACT AND INVERTED BOW SECTION LYING CLOSE TO A ROCK OUTCROP. AT THE CENTRE OF THE WK THE MACHINERY IS UPRIGHT AND CONSISTS OF A DONKEY BOILER AND TWO MAIN BOILERS. THERE IS A 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE. FROM THE ENGINE THE SHAFT TUNNEL RUNS GENTLY DOWNHILL TO END AT A SANDBANK AT 61MTRS. (N R CHIPCHASE & I TAYLOR, SKIN DEEP DIVING). NCA. 13.5.05 THIS IS LUXOR. IDENTIFIED BY CROCKERY. (D C WENDES). 30.9.14 THE MAIN WK IS VERY COLLAPSED EXCEPT FOR THE BOILERS AND ENGINE, WHICH STAND 8MTRS HIGH OR SO. (D C WENDES). SEP2020/000273534 9.8.21 EXAM'D 03.03.21; IN 5016.894N, 0136.588W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.80MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS, LENGTH 51.3MTRS, WIDTH 15.6MTRS, HT 8.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 305/125 DEGS. WRECK INTACT, TWO CLEAR PIECES. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1595-H525-61767). RETAIN NDW 47MTR IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY J BLUMER & CO. HOME PORT LIVERPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 394NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CHERBOURG FOR BARRY. TORPEDOED ON STBD SIDE AFT OF ENGINE ROOM BY UB-57 AND SANK IN FIVE MINUTES. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LUXOR wreck located?

The LUXOR wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.894 N,1 36.588 W.

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

The LUXOR lies at a depth of about 47.803 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.894 N,1 36.588 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUXOR?

The seabed around the LUXOR lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the LUXOR sink?

The LUXOR sank on Mar 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LUXOR discovered?

The wreck of the LUXOR was discovered in 2002.

What country did the LUXOR belong to?

The LUXOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUXOR carrying?

The LUXOR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LUXOR?

The LUXOR had a tonnage of 3571 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUXOR?

The LUXOR is classified as a steam ship.

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