New Lambton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
New lambton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 50.026 N,2 8.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.833767
  • Longitude: 2.148117
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEW LAMBTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93.9 m
Width 13.5 m
Draught 6.3
Tonnage 2709
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H1001/40 6.10.60 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 525000N, 020900E. ALSO REPD IN 524600N, 021000N. (WAR CASUALTY LIST 1940-41). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H3730/69 19.9.69 NOTHING FOUND IN GENERAL SONAR SEARCH OF AREA. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/69). NCA. HH090/616/01 21.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 20.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS THE LONDON POWER CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 193 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT. 17 MEN LOST. (SIBI & WAR CASUALTY LIST 1940-41).

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FAQ

Where is the NEW LAMBTON wreck located?

The NEW LAMBTON wreck is located at coordinates 52 50.026 N,2 8.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW LAMBTON?

The seabed around the NEW LAMBTON lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the NEW LAMBTON sink?

The NEW LAMBTON sank on Sep 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the NEW LAMBTON discovered?

The wreck of the NEW LAMBTON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the NEW LAMBTON belong to?

The NEW LAMBTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NEW LAMBTON carrying?

The NEW LAMBTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NEW LAMBTON?

The NEW LAMBTON had a tonnage of 2709 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW LAMBTON?

The NEW LAMBTON is classified as a steam ship.

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