Lady Ann Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lady ann Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.964 N,0 18.677 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.282733
  • Longitude: -0.311283
Wreck Depth 22.4 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY ANN
Type collier
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 45.7
Sonar Width 9.9
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 218
Tonnage 1016
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 029.7,,002.6,222.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK 3 MILES E BY S FROM SCARBOROUGH. (WW1SL). SUNK INSIDE CHANNEL BUOY ABOUT 5 MILES FROM SCARBOROUGH CASTLE. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H6391/19 INS WK ON CHARTS. H3752/26 11.6.26 AMEND TO NDW (PA) (1917). BR STD. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 129 5.12.74 AMEND TO USCPA 15MTRS. NC 129. H1310/82/20 23.7.82 DEFINITE WK IN 541652N, 001840W. POSN BY DECCA. (K T HERRON). AMEND TO USC 15MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/84/22 1.8.84 LOCATED AND DIVED ON. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. IDENTIFIED AS LADY ANN. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). AMEND TO WK 19MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 4.3.93 LOCATED IN 541658N, 001833.5W USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 8.7.97 IN 541658.0N, 001841.1W [WGD] USING DGPS. NOT FULLY SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.9MTRS. GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. LENGTH 59MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. CLEARLY DEFINED WK IN TWO PIECES. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND TO USC 24MTRS. BR STD. 7.7.00 DATA REVIEWED. AMEND TO WK 25MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 20.02.16 IN 5416.964N, 0018.677W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LENGTH 45.7MTRS, WIDTH 9.9MTRS, HEIGHT 4.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 222/042. SCOUR LENGTH 29.7MTRS, 2.6MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 222 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, TWO DESTINCT PIECES, SCOUR IN BETWEEN. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND TO DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE TO ROCHESTER.

General Comments

WK in two distinct pieces.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 16.964 N,0 18.677 W
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FAQ

Where is the LADY ANN wreck located?

The LADY ANN wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.964 N,0 18.677 W.

How deep is the LADY ANN and where exactly is it located?

The LADY ANN lies at a depth of about 22.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.964 N,0 18.677 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY ANN?

The seabed around the LADY ANN lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the LADY ANN sink?

The LADY ANN sank on Feb 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LADY ANN discovered?

The wreck of the LADY ANN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LADY ANN belong to?

The LADY ANN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LADY ANN carrying?

The LADY ANN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LADY ANN?

The LADY ANN had a tonnage of 1016 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY ANN?

The LADY ANN is classified as a collier.

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