Lynburn (Ss) Wreck

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Lynburn (ss) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 53.150 N,5 49.060 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.885830
  • Longitude: -5.817670
Name LYNBURN (SS)
Type steam ship
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1917
Original Source Bourke 2000, 47; Brady 2008, 504; BVLS 1914-18, 65; de Courcy Ireland 1983, 139; Hocking 1989, 438; Larn & Larn 2002; PP 1919, XLII, 65; UKHO Wreck Data 1996.
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Wreck No: W02843, Place of Loss: Wicklow, North Arklow Bank Light Vessel, c.4 miles SE / ½ mile SE. 52 53 09N, 05 49 3.6W, Source of Coordinate: GSI_300; UKHO, Description: UKHO wreck number is 010501563. Chart symbol wk 32m. 587 ton new steam vessel of Workington armed for defensive purposes. Measured L. 166 x B. 27 x D. 11 feet. Owned by Stainburn SS Co. Ltd, captain was H. Roberts. Built by Williamson, R. & Son, Workington. Sunk by a mine en route from Cork to Whitehaven, 11 crew, cargo of timber. Three crew rescued by Arklow lifeboat, eight lives lost. Wreck surveyed in November 1982. Lies intact in general sea depth of 37m, orientated NW/SE. Measures L. 30m x H. 5m. The wreck was resurveyed by INFOMAR in 2012 and measured 36m long, 7m wide with a max height above the seabed of 4.8m. It is orientated SSE/NNW with its bow to the NNW. It lies in a general sea depth of 38m. GSI Wreck No. GSI_300.

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Where is the LYNBURN (SS) wreck located?

The LYNBURN (SS) wreck is located at coordinates 52 53.150 N,5 49.060 W.

When did the LYNBURN (SS) sink?

The LYNBURN (SS) sank on Aug 29, 1917.

What type of wreck is the LYNBURN (SS)?

The LYNBURN (SS) is classified as a steam ship.

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