State Of Louisiana (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
State of louisiana (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 52.965 N,5 45.148 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.882750
  • Longitude: -5.752467
Wreck Depth 14.15 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION)
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Sonar Length 67.25
Sonar Width 12.45
Shadow Height 4.86
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1869
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1878
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/12 26.9.97 LOCATED IN 1966. STERN SECTION LIES NE OF SHOALEST POINT OF HUNTER ROCK, IN 545257N, 054503W. SEABED SAND. NO SCOUR. AN ABUNDANCE OF FISH & SEALIFE ON WK. (P STEELE, 22.5.97). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 5.8.03 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5452.953N, 0545.113W. NE 1237. 24.9.10 LOCATED 2008 ON HUNTER SHOAL. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). NCA. SEP 2019/000054120 23.12.19 EXAM�D 19.6.19 IN 5452.965N, 0545.148W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 67.25MTRS, WIDTH 12.45MTRS, HT 4.86MTRS. ORIENTATION 120/300DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1581). AMEND OBSTRN 14.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1872. RAN AGROUND ON HUNTER ROCK WHILST EN-ROUTE GLASGOW TO LARNE. FOUR TUGS UNABLE TO PULL VESSEL OFF ROCK & SHE EVENTUALLY BROKE IN THREE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STATE STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. 3 MASTED IRON VESSEL, BUILT ON CLYDE, RAN AGROUND ON HUNTER ROCKS. THE BUOY MARKING THE ROCK HAD BEEN DISPLACED AND WAS 400 YARDS FROM ITS CORRECT POSN. VESSEL WAS BADLY HOLED ON ROCKS. CREW & PASSENGERS RESCUED. WK WAS ADVERTISED FOR SALE IN JANUARY 1879, BUT EVENTUALLY BROKE UP. SHE WAS IDENTIFIED BY DIVERS IN 1966 WHO FOUND A CHAMBER POT BEARING THE COMPANY CREST. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE ULSTER COAST)

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FAQ

Where is the STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 54 52.965 N,5 45.148 W.

How deep is the STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 14.15 meters and is located at coordinates 54 52.965 N,5 45.148 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) sink?

The STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) sank on Dec 24, 1878.

When was the wreck of the STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1997.

What country did the STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION)?

The STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 1869 tons.

What type of wreck is the STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION)?

The STATE OF LOUISIANA (STERN SECTION) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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