Hms Lydian Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Hms lydian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 9.351 N,1 26.613 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.155850
- Longitude: 1.443550
|
| Wreck Depth |
15 m
|
| Water Depth |
22 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS LYDIAN |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
244 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 18, 1915
|
| Original Detection Year |
1915 |
| Last Detection Year |
1996 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 12, 2000 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreckage of HMS Lydian is located at coordinates 51 09.351 N, 01 26.613 E off the coast of Suffolk, England in the North Sea. Historically documented as a wreck, the site has been the subject of numerous hydrographic surveys since 1915. While early charts marked the site as a dangerous obstruction, subsequent intensive underwater investigations including multi-beam sonar and magnetometer surveys conducted in 1979, 1996, and 2019 have failed to locate any remains of the vessel at this position. Official maritime records now categorize the HMS Lydian wreck status as dead or non-existent at these coordinates, as no structural debris, welded steel, or wreckage is currently detectable on the seabed. Mariners and divers should note that the location is officially cleared and represents no danger to navigation.
Surveying Details
H4694/15 WK IN 510919N, 012643E MARKED BY BUOY. NO LONGER DANGEROUS. - FNM 357/15. H3849/18 GIVES TONNAGE ETC. H6345/26 4.11.26 CHARTED AS NDW (1915). BA 1828. 26.6.68 NOW CHARTED AS DW. NE 1828. H2234/71 2.2.71 NOT SEARCHED FOR. (SOISS, WRECK APPENDIX 31.12.70). H3821/72 29.8.72 AMENDED TO USC 8FM 0FT. - NM 1579/72. 18.5.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC 15.0MTRS. NC 323. H4453/72 19.4.79 NOT FOUND DURING INTENSIVE DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). DELETED. R/P. 30.6.81 STILL SHOWN ON FR 6824 [1981 EDN]. NCA. HH090/647/01 31.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (NP 1016, HI 647). AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE ALSO WK [13695] IN 510940N, 012613.5E]. SEP 2019/000022679 24.6.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). NFA.
Circumstances of loss
MINED OFF S FORELAND WHILST ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE. (LL WW1).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 9.351 N,1 26.613 E
Hms Lydian on Wreck Map
Hms Lydian Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS LYDIAN wreck located?
The HMS LYDIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.351 N,1 26.613 E.
How deep is the HMS LYDIAN and where exactly is it located?
The HMS LYDIAN lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.351 N,1 26.613 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS LYDIAN?
The seabed around the HMS LYDIAN lies at approximately 22 meters deep.
When did the HMS LYDIAN sink?
The HMS LYDIAN sank on Sep 18, 1915.
When was the wreck of the HMS LYDIAN discovered?
The wreck of the HMS LYDIAN was discovered in 1915.
What country did the HMS LYDIAN belong to?
The HMS LYDIAN belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS LYDIAN?
The HMS LYDIAN had a tonnage of 244 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS LYDIAN?
The HMS LYDIAN is classified as a trawler.