County Of Lancaster Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
County of lancaster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.752 N,5 57.361 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.512533
  • Longitude: -5.956017
Wreck Depth 27.821 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COUNTY OF LANCASTER
Type motor vessel
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 146
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4466/81 14.7.83 WK LOCATED IN 533043N, 055717W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 26.7MTRS. (HMS FOX, SIGNAL DTD 10.7.83). INS AS SW 26.5MTRS. BR STD. H4466/81 1.3.84 EXAM'D 7.7.83 IN 533043N, 055717W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 26.7, FOUL 27.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. ORIENTATION NNW/SSE. (HMS FOX, HI 95). NFA. HH100/351/02 23.3.90 DIVED ON IN 533046N, 055704W, USING DECCA. FOUND TO BE SMALL COAL-LADEN COASTER AND APPARENTLY REASONABLY INTACT. (FOR AUTHORITY SEE FILE). HH100/351/12 7.10.96 IDENTIFIED AFTER RECOVERY OF BELL. (FOR AUTHORITY SEE FILE). 28.8.12 EXAM'D 6.8.12 IN 5330.752N, 0557.361W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.7 IN GEN DEPTH 32.8MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP. LENGTH 35.0MTRS, WIDTH 6.0MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS. LIES 146/326 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (INFOMAR CV 12_02, VIA K SHEEHAN, MARINE INSTITUTE, IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 23.8.12). MINOR SCOUR AT BOW AND STERN. INTACT, UPRIGHT. A TWO HOLD MV WITH ENGINE AFT. AMEND WK 27.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 11.4.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.821MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32.6MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST, CV12_02). AMEND WK 27.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2016

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SE, TWO HOLDS, ENGINE AFT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 30.752 N,5 57.361 W
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FAQ

Where is the COUNTY OF LANCASTER wreck located?

The COUNTY OF LANCASTER wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.752 N,5 57.361 W.

How deep is the COUNTY OF LANCASTER and where exactly is it located?

The COUNTY OF LANCASTER lies at a depth of about 27.821 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.752 N,5 57.361 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COUNTY OF LANCASTER?

The seabed around the COUNTY OF LANCASTER lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the COUNTY OF LANCASTER discovered?

The wreck of the COUNTY OF LANCASTER was discovered in 1983.

What cargo was the COUNTY OF LANCASTER carrying?

The COUNTY OF LANCASTER was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the COUNTY OF LANCASTER?

The COUNTY OF LANCASTER is classified as a motor vessel.

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