Lake Owens Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lake owens Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.983 N,5 2.297 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.549717
  • Longitude: -5.038283
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAKE OWENS
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 77.1 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2308
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK OFF TREVOSE HEAD, CORNWALL. (DODS). POSN 503257N, 050214W FOR FILING ONLY. SEE WK POSN 503330N, 050635W [013106429]. 8.3.99 8.3.99 LAKE OWENS POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED FROM BELL [SEE 16731]. (TELCON G FURSE/G POUND 8.3.99). AMEND DEAD. NCA. 23.11.11 23.11.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2006

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED. (DODS).

General Comments

POSN QUOTED IS THAT OF TREVOSE HEAD!

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FAQ

Where is the LAKE OWENS wreck located?

The LAKE OWENS wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.983 N,5 2.297 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAKE OWENS?

The seabed around the LAKE OWENS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the LAKE OWENS sink?

The LAKE OWENS sank on Sep 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LAKE OWENS discovered?

The wreck of the LAKE OWENS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LAKE OWENS belong to?

The LAKE OWENS belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the LAKE OWENS?

The LAKE OWENS had a tonnage of 2308 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAKE OWENS?

The LAKE OWENS is classified as a steam ship.

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