Lyng Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lyng Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 1.515 N,1 18.918 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.025250
  • Longitude: -1.315300
Wreck Depth 31.85 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LYNG
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 63.2 m
Width 10.2 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 75.6
Sonar Width 17.7
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 95
Tonnage 953
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1942
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4871/68 4.7.68 EXAM'D 31.10.67 IN 550140N, 011852W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 103FT IN GEN DEPTH 128FT. SCOUR DEPTH 130FT. LENGTH 150-200FT. LIES NEARLY N/S. POSSIBLY U-BOAT KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN SUNK IN THIS VICINITY. (HMS MYRMIDON, HI 355/67). INS AS WK 17FMS. BR STD. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH HI9/70. (ISS 1970). H2189/71 22.5.72 SONAR CONTACT, NOT YET INVESTIGATED 1971. (ISS 1971). 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 31MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 6.1.99 EXAM'D 22.7.98 IN 550131.0N, 011856.6W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 31.7, FOUL 32.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.8 IN GEN DEPTH 39-40MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.1MTRS. LENGTH 76MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. BADLY BROKEN UP IN MIDSHIPS SECTION. BOW AND STERN IN REASONABLE CONDITION. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 31MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/15 27.9.99 LIES ON A SANDSTONE SEABED. NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BUT SIZE AND POSN ARE CORRECT. UPRIGHT AND INTACT BUT THE BRIDGE DECK STRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED DOWN, EXPOSING THE ENGINE AND BOILERS. THESE ARE SURROUNDED BY A MOUND OF TWISTED AND BENT STEEL PLATES WITH LARGE COPPER PIPES INTERMINGLED. SUBSTANTIAL WK. (R YOUNG). NCA. HH100/351/15 14.3.00 LIES E/S ON SEABED OF DIRTY SAND & STONE. STANDS OVER 7MTRS HIGH AT THE STERN SECTION, BUT THE BRIDGE STRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED, EXPOSING THE ENGINE AND BOILER. MIDSHIPS, HOLD SECTION, COLLAPSED BUT BOWS AND STERN ARE REASONABLY INTACT. IDENTIFIED BY SERIAL NUMBERS ON THE BRASS, PEDESTAL MOUNTED, STEERING HELM. (R YOUNG). NCA. HH091/177/01 2.7.07 EXAM'D 18.2.07 IN 5501.514N, 0118.918W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.59 IN GEN DEPTH 39.5MTRS. LENGTH 72.8MTRS, WIDTH 11.8MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. BROKEN JUST AFT OF THE BOWS. BOW AND STERN SECTIONS REMAIN PROMINENT. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1177). RETAIN SW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.7.12 LOCATED 15.7.12 IN 5501.510N, 0118.910W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.65 IN GEN DEPTH 39.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS WITH BOWS W. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1359). NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 28.2.19 EXAM�D 28.2.19 IN 5501.515N, 0118.918W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.85MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 75.6MTRS, WIDTH 17.7MTRS, HT 7.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 095/275DEGS. LARGELY BROKEN UP, SPLIT IN MIDSHIPS REGION. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2019

Circumstances of loss

EX-MAINDY TRANSPORT, EX-LIVONIA '36, EX-AMBLESIDE '33. BUILT AS AMBLESIDE IN 1920 BY THE RENNIE, RICHIE & NEWPORT SHIPBUILDING CO, WIVENHOE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/R JOTUN. REGISTERED IN BERGEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY PLENTY & SON LTD, NEWBURY. SINGLE DECK, REAR BRIDGE. TWO FORWARD HOLDS. TWO MASTS, ONE FWD AND ONE FWD OF THE BRIDGE. FOUNDERED AFTER A COLLISON 2.5 MILES E OF THE TYNE. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

LARGELY BROKEN UP, SPLIT IN MIDSHIPS REGION

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FAQ

Where is the LYNG wreck located?

The LYNG wreck is located at coordinates 55 1.515 N,1 18.918 W.

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

The LYNG lies at a depth of about 31.85 meters and is located at coordinates 55 1.515 N,1 18.918 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LYNG?

The seabed around the LYNG lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the LYNG sink?

The LYNG sank on Dec 9, 1942.

When was the wreck of the LYNG discovered?

The wreck of the LYNG was discovered in 1967.

What country did the LYNG belong to?

The LYNG belonged to NO.

What cargo was the LYNG carrying?

The LYNG was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LYNG?

The LYNG had a tonnage of 953 tons.

What type of wreck is the LYNG?

The LYNG is classified as a steam ship.

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