River Lune Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
River lune Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.953 N,6 22.188 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.882550
  • Longitude: -6.369800
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVER LUNE
Type barque
Flag GB
Length 65.8 m
Width 10.9 m
Draught 6.8
Orientation 157
Tonnage 1172
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1879
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H3227/74 3.1.74 H3227/74 3.1.74 LOCATED IN 495255N, 062208W. LIES NNW/SSE WITH BOWS S IN 20FT AND STERN IN 60FT OF WATER. IRON REMAINS FLATTENED. NO HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (RAF SUB AQUA EXPEDITION, 1974). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1280/76 15.8.75 H1280/76 CONFIRMS ABOVE. (RAF HONINGTON SUB AQUA EXPEDITION REPORT, 1-15.8.75). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1868 BY SCHLESINGER, DAVIS & CO., WALLSEND, NEWCASTLE, WAS WRECKED ON ISINVRANK ROCK, IN DENSE FOG, WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LORIENT TO ARDROSSAN. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the RIVER LUNE wreck located?

The RIVER LUNE wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.953 N,6 22.188 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVER LUNE?

The seabed around the RIVER LUNE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the RIVER LUNE sink?

The RIVER LUNE sank on Jul 27, 1879.

When was the wreck of the RIVER LUNE discovered?

The wreck of the RIVER LUNE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the RIVER LUNE belong to?

The RIVER LUNE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIVER LUNE carrying?

The RIVER LUNE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RIVER LUNE?

The RIVER LUNE had a tonnage of 1172 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVER LUNE?

The RIVER LUNE is classified as a barque.

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