Lakme Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lakme Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 27.273 N,2 40.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.454550
  • Longitude: -2.668000
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAKME
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 100.6 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 3117
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 29, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

UK Hydrographic Office survey details for the shipwreck LAKME located at coordinates 46 27.273 N, 2 40.08 W showing historical hydrographic charting updates and position classifications from French and British records

Surveying Details

7.7.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 462700N, 024030W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. BR STD. H2966/22 18.5.22 AMEND TO DW (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1009/26 6.5.26 AMEND TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2648. H5350/53 25.4.69 NDW PA IN 462700N, 024000W. (PARIS NM 54 08 15). 12.12.84 SHOWN AS NDW IN 462720N, 024000W ON FRENCH 6990 [1984 EDN]. 28.3.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 60MTRS IN 462720N, 024000W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562035). CHART AS WK USC PA 60MTRS IN 462720N, 024000W. NC 2663.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1896 BY A STEPHEN & SONS, STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DES BATEAUX A VAP DU NORD. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM LA ROCHELLE TO DUNKIRK. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the LAKME wreck located?

The LAKME wreck is located at coordinates 46 27.273 N,2 40.08 W.

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

The LAKME lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 46 27.273 N,2 40.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAKME?

The seabed around the LAKME lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the LAKME sink?

The LAKME sank on Feb 29, 1916.

When was the wreck of the LAKME discovered?

The wreck of the LAKME was discovered in 1919.

What country did the LAKME belong to?

The LAKME belonged to FR.

What cargo was the LAKME carrying?

The LAKME was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the LAKME?

The LAKME had a tonnage of 3117 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAKME?

The LAKME is classified as a steam ship.

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