City Of Lucknow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
City of lucknow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 40.25 N,5 46.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.670833
  • Longitude: -5.775000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF LUCKNOW
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 60 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 6.3
Tonnage 869
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1861
Original Detection Year 1861
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details H8336/22 19.12.22 H8336/22 19.12.22 THE BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS HEREBY GIVE NOTICE THAT ALL TRACES OF THE 'CITY OF LUCKNOW', WHICH SANK IN 1861 OFF ROCKPORT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BELFAST LOUGH, HAVE DISAPPEARED. IT IS PROPOSED TO REMOVE, AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, THE TWO GREEN BUOYS WHICH WERE PLACED TO MARK POSN OF WK. (BELFAST HBR COMM NOTICE, 13.12.22). - NM ACTION. 31.1.04 31.1.04 DATA RE-ASSESSED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NC 1752.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1858 BY ALEXANDER STEPHENS, KELVINHAUGH, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SMITH & SON. PASSAGE GREENOCK FOR CALCUTTA. DRIVEN ASHORE ON SALT PAN ROCKS IN A GALE AND HEAVY SNOWSTORM. 1 LIFE LOST. (SII).

General Comments

IRON HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 40.25 N,5 46.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF LUCKNOW wreck located?

The CITY OF LUCKNOW wreck is located at coordinates 54 40.25 N,5 46.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF LUCKNOW?

The seabed around the CITY OF LUCKNOW lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF LUCKNOW sink?

The CITY OF LUCKNOW sank on Feb 9, 1861.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF LUCKNOW discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF LUCKNOW was discovered in 1861.

What country did the CITY OF LUCKNOW belong to?

The CITY OF LUCKNOW belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF LUCKNOW carrying?

The CITY OF LUCKNOW was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF LUCKNOW?

The CITY OF LUCKNOW had a tonnage of 869 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF LUCKNOW?

The CITY OF LUCKNOW is classified as a sailing vessel.

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