Thomas W Lawson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Thomas w lawson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 53.653 N,6 22.988 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.894217
  • Longitude: -6.383133
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THOMAS W LAWSON
Type schooner
Flag US
Length 114.6 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 5218
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1907
Original Detection Year 1907
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2000

Surveying Details

H3542/68 21.5.69 H3542/68 21.5.69 REPORTED THAT THE WK OF THE 'THOMAS W LAWSON', A SEVEN MASTED STEEL SCHOONER, IS IN 495339N, 062308W. (R EDMONDS, REPORT DTD 13.5.69). H1247/69 23.6.70 H1247/69 23.6.70 WK LOCATED IN 495337N, 062256W. WK VERY SCATTERED BUT APPEARS TO BE IN THREE MAIN PARTS COVERING AN AREA OF ABOUT 0.25M OVERALL. (CPO R LARN, 20.6.70). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 5.10.70 5.10.70 FAIRLY EXTENSIVE AREA OF WRECKAGE, WELL BROKEN UP AND WELL COVERED IN KELP, IN 30-45FT OF WATER, IN 495339N, 062248W. (RAF ST ATHAN SUB AQUA CLUB, REPORT DATED 19.6.70). NCA. H2568/71 14.11.73 H2568/71 14.11.73 NOT INVESTIGATED BUT DETAILS ABOVE BORNE OUT BY MR COWAN'S DIVERS. (HMS HECATE, R-OF-S APPENDIX 2, 16.7.73). 20.4.82 20.4.82 LIES IN GEN DEPTH OF 17MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL III).

Circumstances of loss

BROKE ADRIFT FROM MOORINGS AND SANK. CARGO 2,225,000 GAL OF OIL. (LLOYDS). ON PASSAGE FROM PHILADELPHIA TO LONDON WITH 6000 TONS OF PETROLEUM, SHE PARTED HER CABLE AND STRUCK ON ANNET DURING A STORM. (ISLES OF SCILLY MUSEUM PUBLICATION NO.3). VESSEL, BUILT 1902 BY FORE RIVER SHIP & ENGINEERING CO., QUINCEY, MA. FOR COASTWISE TRANSPORTATION CO OF BOSTON USA, WAS DRIVEN ON TO THE WESTWARD ROCKS, WHERE SHE CAPSIZED. (DODS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

EXTENSIVE AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE, KELP COVERED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 53.653 N,6 22.988 W
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FAQ

Where is the THOMAS W LAWSON wreck located?

The THOMAS W LAWSON wreck is located at coordinates 49 53.653 N,6 22.988 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THOMAS W LAWSON?

The seabed around the THOMAS W LAWSON lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the THOMAS W LAWSON sink?

The THOMAS W LAWSON sank on Dec 13, 1907.

When was the wreck of the THOMAS W LAWSON discovered?

The wreck of the THOMAS W LAWSON was discovered in 1907.

What country did the THOMAS W LAWSON belong to?

The THOMAS W LAWSON belonged to US.

What cargo was the THOMAS W LAWSON carrying?

The THOMAS W LAWSON was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the THOMAS W LAWSON?

The THOMAS W LAWSON had a tonnage of 5218 tons.

What type of wreck is the THOMAS W LAWSON?

The THOMAS W LAWSON is classified as a schooner.

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