Lycia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Lycia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 53.025 N,2 54.047 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.883750
  • Longitude: -2.900783
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LYCIA
Type blockship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2338
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source owner/operator
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2010

Surveying Details

H2496/72 14.3.72 POSN 585303N, 025357W [OGB]. STATED TO LIE 237DEGS, 1800FT FROM LAMB HOLM TRIG STN (61). LIES PARALLEL TO BARRIER. VERY SMALL, SOME STEEL & ENGINE SEEN, WHICH SHOWS AT LOW WATER. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS, 5.3.72). H2496/72 14.3.72 INS AS DWP IN 585303N, 025357W.BR STD 3.7.80 NOT SHOWN ON NC 35, AREA BLUED OUT, STS. 20.8.92 HULL HAS BEEN CUT DOWN TO LEVEL OF ENGINE ROOM. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW, DIVE SCAPA FLOW). SEP 2022/000015366 8.4.22 EXAM'D BY BDC; NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. NFS.(ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL SURVEY, 12.10.2019, BDC H525.2(lite). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

STEEL SINGLE-SCREW MOTOR VESSEL, BUILT 1924, SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP BY BEING RAMMED ONTO THE SHORE AT THE NE END OF SKERRY SOUND BARRIER. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW, DIVE SCAPA FLOW).

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FAQ

Where is the LYCIA wreck located?

The LYCIA wreck is located at coordinates 58 53.025 N,2 54.047 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LYCIA?

The seabed around the LYCIA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LYCIA discovered?

The wreck of the LYCIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LYCIA belong to?

The LYCIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LYCIA?

The LYCIA had a tonnage of 2338 tons.

What type of wreck is the LYCIA?

The LYCIA is classified as a blockship.

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