Lyra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lyra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 55.127 N,3 6.822 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.918783
  • Longitude: -3.113700
Wreck Depth -0.52 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LYRA
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Length 48.2 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3.1
Sonar Length 76.22
Sonar Width 17.65
Shadow Height 4.47
Orientation 297
Tonnage 355
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions 010.4,006.0,000.4,077
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2024

Surveying Details

H2653/22 5.5.22 WRECK OF SS LYRA IN MORECOMBE BAY. POSN 535505N, 030654W. (B OF T H7060/22). INS AS DW (1922) WITH BUOY. H3115/24 6.5.24 AMEND POSN TO 3.75M 262.5DEGS FROM ROSSALL BN OR 535504N, 030640W. (B OF T, M10108/24). POSN LATER AMENDED TO 535505N, 030641W. (AUTHY UNKNOWN). AMEND TO WK 1FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM ACTION. RSDRA2024000214204 20.08.24 NOW CONSIDERED TO BE A STRANDED WRECK, IN 5355.127N, 0306.822W. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES AT 0.52MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 4M, LENGTH 76.22MTRS, WIDTH 17.65MTRS, HT 4.47MTRS, ORIENTATION 297DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 10.4MTRS, WIDTH 6.0MTRS, 0.4MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 77DEGS. UPRIGHT, DEGRADED WRECK. THE WRECK IS BROKEN INTO PIECES, WHERE THE BOW AND THE STERN HAVE DIFFERENT ORIENTATIONS. (H102 HI1792 018). AMEND TO STRANDED WRECK, DRIES 0.52 MTRS IN REVISED POSN. H7805/24 17.11.24 G CONICAL BUOY ESTABLISHED N OF WK. (MIN OF A & F, 15.11.24). - NM ACTION. H1746/63 17.4.63 SHOWN AS WK 0FMS 1FT MARKED BY G CON BUOY ON SURVEYS K3587 & K3590. H1746/63 18.9.69 DELETE G CONL BUOY. (SEC RNLB FLEETWOOD). BR STD. H1746/63 21.1.71 BUOY REMOVED. (SEC RNLB FLEETWOOD & SEA FISHERIES OFFICER FLEETWOOD). - NM 178/71. 30.1.73 AMEND WK 0.3MTRS. NC 2010. 14.4.83 POSN 535505N, 030641W. NC 2010. RSDRA2024000246622 21.8.24 EXAM'D 20/04/2024: WK LOCATED IN 5355.127N, 0306.822W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 0.52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. LENGTH 76.22MTRS, WIDTH 17.65MTRS, HT 4.47MTRS ORIENTATED 297DEGS. UPRIGHT, DEGRADED WK, BROKEN INTO TWO, BOW AND STERN HAVE DIFFERENT ORIENTATIONS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1972 - H525-8098). AMEND ST 0.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-KANT. BUILT OF IRON IN 1881 BY BAXTER & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FINSKA ANGF AKT. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. (SIBI).

General Comments

Upright, degraded wreck.

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FAQ

Where is the LYRA wreck located?

The LYRA wreck is located at coordinates 53 55.127 N,3 6.822 W.

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

The LYRA lies at a depth of about -0.52 meters and is located at coordinates 53 55.127 N,3 6.822 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LYRA?

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

When was the wreck of the LYRA discovered?

The wreck of the LYRA was discovered in 1922.

What country did the LYRA belong to?

The LYRA belonged to FI.

What was the tonnage of the LYRA?

The LYRA had a tonnage of 355 tons.

What type of wreck is the LYRA?

The LYRA is classified as a steam ship.

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