Lady Sheila Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lady sheila Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.766 N,4 31.724 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.579433
  • Longitude: -4.528733
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY SHEILA
Type motor vessel
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 124
Tonnage 200
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1954
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0006.0,,000.8,272
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK IN 513450N, 043123W OR 117DEG 6.7M FROM CALDY ISLAND LT. (LL). H7105/55 26.1.56 H7105/55 26.1.56 LOCATED IN 513450N, 043123W USING DECCA. E/S HEIGHT OF WK ABOUT 12FT ABOVE SEABED IN CHARTED DEPTH 15FMS. (HMS ROMOLA, REPORT DTD 29.11.55). INS AS NDW. - NM 142/56. 17.8.72 17.8.72 AMEND TO WK 13FMS. NE 1178 & 1179. 8.4.74 8.4.74 AMEND TO WK 24.0MTRS. NC 1076. 22.1.4 22.1.4 EXAM'D 24.9.13 IN 5134.766N, 0431.724W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.22 IN GEN DEPTH 29.5MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 26.35MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP EXTENDS 6MTRS TOWARDS 272 DEGS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS. LIES 124/218 DEGS (SIC). STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PROBABLY OVERTURNED. (FUGRO EMU, HI 1375). INTACT, INVERTED. AMEND WK 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2014

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the LADY SHEILA wreck located?

The LADY SHEILA wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.766 N,4 31.724 W.

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

The LADY SHEILA lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 51 34.766 N,4 31.724 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY SHEILA?

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

When did the LADY SHEILA sink?

The LADY SHEILA sank on Nov 29, 1954.

When was the wreck of the LADY SHEILA discovered?

The wreck of the LADY SHEILA was discovered in 1954.

What was the tonnage of the LADY SHEILA?

The LADY SHEILA had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY SHEILA?

The LADY SHEILA is classified as a motor vessel.

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