Lady Lewis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lady lewis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
38 6.696 S,57 32.222 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -38.111600
  • Longitude: -57.537033
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY LEWIS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.6 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.1
Tonnage 2950
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1906
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.6.76 REPORTED TO BE ONE OF SEVERAL SHIPS ON THE REEF OFF PUNTA MOGOTES (NOT VISIBLE). (ARGENTINE PILOT VOL.II). 25.1.80 DW PA SHOWN IN 380646S, 573200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 531. H250 13.7.10 SHOWN IN 3806.697S, 5732.222W [WGD] ON ARGENTINE H250 [EDN 2 DTD 2003, 1:50,000].
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 245NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W J TATEM & CO. PASSAGE BAHIA BLANCA FOR BARCELONA. WRECKED NEAR MOGOTES POINT. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 6.696 S,57 32.222 W
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FAQ

Where is the LADY LEWIS wreck located?

The LADY LEWIS wreck is located at coordinates 38 6.696 S,57 32.222 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY LEWIS?

The seabed around the LADY LEWIS lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the LADY LEWIS sink?

The LADY LEWIS sank on Apr 3, 1906.

When was the wreck of the LADY LEWIS discovered?

The wreck of the LADY LEWIS was discovered in 1976.

What country did the LADY LEWIS belong to?

The LADY LEWIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LADY LEWIS carrying?

The LADY LEWIS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the LADY LEWIS?

The LADY LEWIS had a tonnage of 2950 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY LEWIS?

The LADY LEWIS is classified as a steam ship.