Lampada (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lampada (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 33.14 N,0 37.555 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.552333
  • Longitude: -0.625917
Wreck Depth 32.03 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAMPADA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 87.6
Sonar Width 15.9
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 123
Tonnage 2220
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1917
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details ORIGINALLY CONSIDERED TO BE HMS DROMIO BUT SEE [6019]. H8065/39 7.2.40 SUNK IN 26FMS. SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH 'ELLIDA' [6032] CLOSE E AS NDW & LATER AS WKS USC PA 28MTRS. H6331/87 19.1.89 EXAM'D 18.6.88 IN 543307N, 003725W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 36.0, FOUL AT 36.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.7 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS. APPARENTLY WELL BROKEN UP COVERING AN AREA 95 X 20MTRS AND ORIENTATED 120/300DEG. HAS SEVERAL HIGH POINTS TO WHICH POSSIBLY NETS ARE ATTACHED. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). HH100/351/08 24.6.94 SMALL IRON WRECK, STERN UPSIDE DOWN WITH REMAINS OF BOW ALONGSIDE. FOUR BLADED PROPELLOR IS HIGHEST POINT. (P R G WADSWORTH). HH100/351/09 8.6.95 STEAM TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE LAID ON ITS SIDE. SINGLE BOILER. LARGE NET ON BOW. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). 30.5.02 EUT POSN: 5433.126N, 0037.518W. NE 1612. 22.2.07 FINDS FROM THIS WK HAVE BEEN DECLARED AS BEING FROM 'LAMPADA'. (S CANT, ENGISH HERITAGE, E-MAIL DTD 21.2.07). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 8.5.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16 IN 5433.140N, 0037.555W [WGD]. LEAST W/D DEPTH 32.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS, LENGTH 87.6MTRS, WIDTH 15.9MTRS, HEIGHT 8.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 123/303 DEGS. WRECK LIES BROKEN UP ON ROCKY SEABED, WRECK IS SEVERELY DEGRADED WITH MOST OF THE HULL DETERIORATED. TWIN BOILERS AND THE ENGINE ARE IDENTIFIABLE WITHIN THE DEBRIS OF THE MIDSHIPS AREA. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND, WITH TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 209HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COCK CO. TORPEDOED BY UB 75. FIVE MEN LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 33.14 N,0 37.555 W
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FAQ

Where is the LAMPADA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LAMPADA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 33.14 N,0 37.555 W.

How deep is the LAMPADA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LAMPADA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 32.03 meters and is located at coordinates 54 33.14 N,0 37.555 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAMPADA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LAMPADA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the LAMPADA (PROBABLY) sink?

The LAMPADA (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LAMPADA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LAMPADA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1989.

What country did the LAMPADA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LAMPADA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LAMPADA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LAMPADA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LAMPADA (PROBABLY)?

The LAMPADA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2220 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAMPADA (PROBABLY)?

The LAMPADA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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