Earl Of Lathom Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Earl of lathom Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.52 N,8 34.44 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.475333
  • Longitude: -8.574000
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EARL OF LATHOM
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 28.8 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.3
Tonnage 132
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo solid fuel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 22.1.71 SUNK 8 MILES S BY W OF OLD HEAD OF KINSALE. (WW1SL). POSN 512830N, 083424W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 6, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1885 OF WOOD BY FERGUSON & BAIRD, CONNAH'S QUAY, CHESTER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM HANCOCK & CO. PASSAGE CONNAH'S QUAY/MOSTYN FOR LIMERICK. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE, ABANDONED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the EARL OF LATHOM wreck located?

The EARL OF LATHOM wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.52 N,8 34.44 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EARL OF LATHOM?

The seabed around the EARL OF LATHOM lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the EARL OF LATHOM sink?

The EARL OF LATHOM sank on May 5, 1915.

When was the wreck of the EARL OF LATHOM discovered?

The wreck of the EARL OF LATHOM was discovered in 1915.

What country did the EARL OF LATHOM belong to?

The EARL OF LATHOM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EARL OF LATHOM carrying?

The EARL OF LATHOM was carrying solid fuel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EARL OF LATHOM?

The EARL OF LATHOM had a tonnage of 132 tons.

What type of wreck is the EARL OF LATHOM?

The EARL OF LATHOM is classified as a sailing vessel.

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