Harry Luckenbach Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Harry luckenbach Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 43.972 N,4 26.974 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.732867
  • Longitude: -4.449567
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARRY LUCKENBACH
Type carrier
Flag US
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 2798
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1691/19 11.7.19 NDW PD IN 474400N, 042700W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H4737/63 19.12.63 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6377. DELETE. BR STD. 17.5.79 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH CHARTS. NE 2351. 23.5.84 NDW PD IN 474402N, 042653W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2351. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 24.5.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 25.5.88 WK, CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT OVER 20MTRS, IN 474402N, 042652.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574037). HH353/351/01 9.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 45MTRS ON FRENCH 7146 [1988 EDN]. BR STD. 8.8.01 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 45MTRS IN 4744.033N, 0426.883W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN]. SHOWN ON BA 2820 [2000 EDN]. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4743.972N, 0426.974W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7146 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2820.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1881 BY W GRAY & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY E F LUCKENBACH. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 93 IN THE BAY OF BISCAY WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM PENARTH. (DODS, LL WW1, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the HARRY LUCKENBACH wreck located?

The HARRY LUCKENBACH wreck is located at coordinates 47 43.972 N,4 26.974 W.

How deep is the HARRY LUCKENBACH and where exactly is it located?

The HARRY LUCKENBACH lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 47 43.972 N,4 26.974 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARRY LUCKENBACH?

The seabed around the HARRY LUCKENBACH lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the HARRY LUCKENBACH sink?

The HARRY LUCKENBACH sank on Jan 6, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HARRY LUCKENBACH discovered?

The wreck of the HARRY LUCKENBACH was discovered in 1919.

What country did the HARRY LUCKENBACH belong to?

The HARRY LUCKENBACH belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the HARRY LUCKENBACH?

The HARRY LUCKENBACH had a tonnage of 2798 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARRY LUCKENBACH?

The HARRY LUCKENBACH is classified as a carrier.

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