Lady Louisa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lady louisa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.792 N,4 22.463 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.129867
  • Longitude: -4.374383
Wreck Depth 25.5 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY LOUISA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 32 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 161
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1905
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1310/86/16 25.6.86 WK OF LADY LOUISA LOCATED IN 540748N, 042214W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH 28MTRS. (RAMSEY SUB AQUA CLUB, 29.5.86). INS AS WK 28MTRS. BR STD. HH090/706/01 20.9.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3, MAGNETOMETER AND E/S. DELETE. (GARDLINE, HI 706). AMENDED TO ABEY. BR STD. HH090/706/01 25.10.96 WK STILL EXISTS AND HAS BEEN DIVED RECENTLY. LIES IN 540748N, 042214W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. LEAST DEPTH 25.5 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. HEIGHT GENERALLY 1MTR BUT THE BOILER STANDS TO ABOUT 3MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP. NO SCOUR. (A CORKILL, LTR DTD 11.10.96). AMENDED TO LIVE FOR WK 25.5MTRS. HH209/400/02 30.10.96 GARDLINE UNABLE TO CLARIFY MATTER. ACCEPT AS WK 25.5MTRS. - NM 29/97. HH100/351/15 23.11.99 LOCATED 3.4.99 IN 5407.792N, 0422.463W [WGD] USING DGPS. (A CORKILL, LTR DTD 20.11.99). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY W THOMAS & CO, MILLOM, CUMNERLAND IN 1882. A STEAM SCHOONER OF WOODEN CONSTRUCTION WITH A SINGLE DECK. TWO CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE BY J & T YOUNG OF AYR, DEVELOPING 32HP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAPTIAN HALL OF ALRNE. SPRANG A LEAK WHILE ON PASSAGE GARSTON FOR BELFAST. CREW TOOK TO THE BOAT IN HEAVY WEATHER. THEY MANAGED A SAFE LANDING AT GARWICK IN LAXEY BAY. (A CORKILL).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 7.792 N,4 22.463 W
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FAQ

Where is the LADY LOUISA wreck located?

The LADY LOUISA wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.792 N,4 22.463 W.

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

The LADY LOUISA lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 7.792 N,4 22.463 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY LOUISA?

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

When did the LADY LOUISA sink?

The LADY LOUISA sank on Feb 26, 1905.

When was the wreck of the LADY LOUISA discovered?

The wreck of the LADY LOUISA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the LADY LOUISA belong to?

The LADY LOUISA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LADY LOUISA carrying?

The LADY LOUISA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LADY LOUISA?

The LADY LOUISA had a tonnage of 161 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY LOUISA?

The LADY LOUISA is classified as a steam ship.

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