Lyra (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lyra (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 44.813 N,0 7.334 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.746883
  • Longitude: 0.122233
Wreck Depth 12.27 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LYRA (BOW SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 72.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 69.2
Sonar Width 19.2
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 33
Tonnage 1141
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1917
Scour Dimensions 029.9,037.5,000.7,222
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2021

Surveying Details

H6761/17 POSN PA 534156N, 000758E. - FNM 676/17 H3849/18 26.8.18 NOTHING FOUND. (VAEC). H8301/22 18.12.22 POSN WITHERNSEA LT HO 072 DEGS 3.4 MILES. (TH NM 78/22). INS AS DW (1922) IN 534500N, 000700E WITH LT BUOY 100 YDS E. - NM 44/23. H5886/23 27.8.23 DW IN 534454N, 000725E WITH LT BUOY CLOSE E. (TH NM 58/23). AMEND POSN. - NM 1419/23. H609/24 24.1.24 LEAST DEPTH 43 FT LWST, BUOY REMOVED. (TH 24.1.24). AMEND TO WK 7FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 205/24. 20.3.72 AMEND TO WK 13MTRS. NC 121. 9.5.74 AMEND TO WK 12.3 MTRS [LAT]. NC'S 109 & 121. H3805/72 28.2.78 BOW SECTION ONLY. IDENTIFIED POSITIVELY AS LYRA BY LOCAL DIVER. ALUMINIUM INGOTS FOUND IN VICINITY. (SOISS, HI 54/77). H1287/78/302 19.10.78 LOCATED IN 534425N, 000745E USING DECCA. WELL DISPERSED. ENGINE & BOILER ONLY STANDING. (M OXLADE, 12.9.78). SEP 2021/000166150 4.9.20 EXAM�D 17.9.20 IN 5344.813N, 0007.334E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 69.2MTRS, WIDTH 19.2MTRS, HT 2.7MTRS. ORIENTATION 033/213 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 29.9MTRS, WIDTH 37.5MTRS, 0.7MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 222 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). HEAVILY BROKEN UP WITH 2 BOILERS VISIBLE. AMEND DW 12.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY AKTIES. MOSS VOERFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C T GOGSTAD & CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 97NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SKIEN FOR ROUEN. CARGO NITRATE OF SODA. TORPEDOED OR MINED.

General Comments

WEL DISPERSED, 2 BOILERS STILL STANDING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 44.813 N,0 7.334 E
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FAQ

Where is the LYRA (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The LYRA (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 53 44.813 N,0 7.334 E.

How deep is the LYRA (BOW SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The LYRA (BOW SECTION) lies at a depth of about 12.27 meters and is located at coordinates 53 44.813 N,0 7.334 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LYRA (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the LYRA (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the LYRA (BOW SECTION) sink?

The LYRA (BOW SECTION) sank on Nov 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LYRA (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the LYRA (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LYRA (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The LYRA (BOW SECTION) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the LYRA (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The LYRA (BOW SECTION) was carrying fertiliser: natural and products,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the LYRA (BOW SECTION)?

The LYRA (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 1141 tons.

What type of wreck is the LYRA (BOW SECTION)?

The LYRA (BOW SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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