Lyminge Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Lyminge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.669 N,5 36.051 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.194483
  • Longitude: -5.600850
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LYMINGE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.4 m
Width 11.5 m
Draught 5
Tonnage 1757
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1931
Bottom Texture Boulder
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2010

Surveying Details

H6659/31 21.9.31 H6659/31 21.9.31 SUNK IN 501140N, 053600W. (LL). 20.7.70 20.7.70 LATEST REPORTS STATE THAT WRECK IS VERY BROKEN UP CLOSE TO EBAL RK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2326/75 22.9.76 H2326/75 22.9.76 WK LOCATED IN 501142.90N, 053750.73W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 1976). 4.5.78 4.5.78 CHARTED AS USC 20MTRS IN 501143N, 053751W. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1178. H1310/83/9 3.2.83 H1310/83/9 3.2.83 CHARTED POSN CORRECT. VERY LITTLE REMAINS, OTHER THAN BOILERS, WHICH LIE BETWEEN EBAL RK AND GURNARDS HEAD. (A JENNIONS, 18.1.83). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. HH100/351/15 17.9.99 HH100/351/15 17.9.99 DIVED IN 5011.669N, 0536.051W [WGD] USING DGPS. PREVIOUSLY LISTED LONGITUDE IN ERROR. PREVIOUS DESCRIPTION CORRECT. WRECK EXTREMELY BROKEN AND JAMMED UNDER AND BETWEEN ROCKS. NO PART OF THE WRECKAGE IS HIGHER THAN THE GENERAL UNDERWATER TOPOGRAPHY. SEABED OF HUGE BOULDERS, ROCK OUTCROPS AND SANDY GULLIES. (G J LOCKETT, 17.9.99). RETAIN FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 13.12.11 13.12.11 NOT LOCATED 6.12.10 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). RETAIN FOUL. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-LADY RHONDDA. BUILT IN 1918 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CONSTANTS (SOUTH WALES). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 207 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR OPORTO. RAN ASHORE IN FOG OFF GURNARDS HEAD ON EBAL ROCK. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

ONLY BOILERS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 11.669 N,5 36.051 W
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FAQ

Where is the LYMINGE wreck located?

The LYMINGE wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.669 N,5 36.051 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LYMINGE?

The seabed around the LYMINGE lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the LYMINGE sink?

The LYMINGE sank on Sep 19, 1931.

When was the wreck of the LYMINGE discovered?

The wreck of the LYMINGE was discovered in 1931.

What country did the LYMINGE belong to?

The LYMINGE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LYMINGE carrying?

The LYMINGE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LYMINGE?

The LYMINGE had a tonnage of 1757 tons.

What type of wreck is the LYMINGE?

The LYMINGE is classified as a steam ship.

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