Virgin De Lourdres Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Virgin de lourdres Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 8.7 N,1 1.184 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.145000
  • Longitude: 1.019733
Wreck Depth 11.73 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIRGIN DE LOURDRES
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 97.2
Sonar Width 26.9
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 13
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5278/14 INS OBSOLETE WRECK SYMBOL AND G CONL BUOY. H5358/19 - H5539/19 13.8.19 WK IN 530900N, 010140E DISPERSED. DEPTH OVER 20FT. (TH). AMEND TO WK 3FMS 2FT. - NM 1440/19. H7369/21 21.6.22 AMEND POSN. INS G CON LT BUOY. (TH, 16.6.22). H7421/22 14.11.22 DISPERSED. LEAST DEPTH 42FT [LWST]. BUOY, WHICH LAY 80YDS NE OF WK WAS IN POSN BLAKNEY CH 179 DEG (T), 11.3 MILES, WITHDRAWN. (TH, 13.11.22). AMEND TO WK 7FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM ACTION. H6696/55 29.11.55 LOCATED IN 530844N, 010122E USING DECCA. NOT EXAM'D. (HMS SHACKLETON, 12.11.55). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 12.2MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/593/01 17.12.93 EXAM'D 20.8.93 IN 530839.6N, 010117.2E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.2, FOUL AT 11.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.2 IN GEN DEPTH 14.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.7MTRS, LENGTH 83MTRS, BREADTH 35MTRS. SEMI-INTACT WK, WITH NEARBY DEBRIS, LYING 000/180 DEG ON FLAT SEABED OF GRAVELLY SAND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). - NM 640/94. RSDRA2024000238839 14.10.24 EXAM'D 04.05.2024; LOCATED IN 5308.700N, 0101.184E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 97.2MTRS, WIDTH 26.9MTRS, HEIGHT 2.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 013/193 DEGS. HEAVILY DETERIORATED AND PARTIALLY BURIED HULL OF WRECK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1727 - H525-9260). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 11.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2024

General Comments

HEAVILY DETERIORATED AND PARTIALLY BURIED HULL OF WRECK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 8.7 N,1 1.184 E
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FAQ

Where is the VIRGIN DE LOURDRES wreck located?

The VIRGIN DE LOURDRES wreck is located at coordinates 53 8.7 N,1 1.184 E.

How deep is the VIRGIN DE LOURDRES and where exactly is it located?

The VIRGIN DE LOURDRES lies at a depth of about 11.73 meters and is located at coordinates 53 8.7 N,1 1.184 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIRGIN DE LOURDRES?

The seabed around the VIRGIN DE LOURDRES lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VIRGIN DE LOURDRES discovered?

The wreck of the VIRGIN DE LOURDRES was discovered in 1914.

What type of wreck is the VIRGIN DE LOURDRES?

The VIRGIN DE LOURDRES is classified as a steam ship.

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