Ladywood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ladywood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 43.671 N,5 56.223 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.727850
  • Longitude: -5.937050
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADYWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.7 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 60
Tonnage 2314
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 15 MILES SW OF WOLF ROCK. (WW1SL). H2137/54 22.6.54 H2137/54 22.6.54 CARGO SALVAGE BY SV 'HELP' BETWEEN FEB AND MAY IN 494400N, 055600W [OGB] USING DECCA, OR 200DEGS [T], 13.8 MILES FROM WOLF ROCK. LIES IN DEPTH 49FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 40FT. PARTIALLY DISINTEGRATED. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 23.5.54). CHART AS NDW. NC 2675. H2137/54 3.6.55 H2137/54 3.6.55 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN THIS AREA. BUOYS ESTABLISHED. (NAVEAM 5370). H2590/76 17.3.76 H2590/76 17.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SIDESCAN SWEEP. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). RETAIN AS CHARTED IN VIEW OF RISDON BEAZLEY REPORT. 24.5.76 24.5.76 NOW CHARTED AS USC 79MTRS [43FMS]. NE 1148. H2979/74 23.11.77 H2979/74 23.11.77 FF IN 494357N, 055609W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA YET. H3943/88 7.11.89 H3943/88 7.11.89 EXAM'D 27.7.89 IN 494338N, 055610W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS AND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 82 IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.3MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LARGE PIECE OF WKGE, LYING 060/240DEGS, WITH SIGNIFICANT HT BUT NO OBVIOUS SHIP-LIKE FORM. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). AMEND TO WK 82MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 1148 & NE 2565.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2000

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 15M SW FROM WOLF ROCK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM PORT NOLLOTH TO SWANSEA. (WW1SL & LL WW1).

General Comments

LARGE PIECE OF WKGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 43.671 N,5 56.223 W
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FAQ

Where is the LADYWOOD wreck located?

The LADYWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 49 43.671 N,5 56.223 W.

How deep is the LADYWOOD and where exactly is it located?

The LADYWOOD lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 49 43.671 N,5 56.223 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LADYWOOD?

The seabed around the LADYWOOD lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the LADYWOOD sink?

The LADYWOOD sank on May 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LADYWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the LADYWOOD was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LADYWOOD belong to?

The LADYWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LADYWOOD carrying?

The LADYWOOD was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the LADYWOOD?

The LADYWOOD had a tonnage of 2314 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADYWOOD?

The LADYWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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