Lanark Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lanark Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 0 N,8 21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.000000
  • Longitude: -8.350000
Water Depth 700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LANARK
Tonnage 2661
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01965/48 24.6.69 H01965/48 24.6.69 SCUTTLED IN 480000N, 082100W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. H4169/87 4.8.87 H4169/87 4.8.87 SAILED 9.11.46 UNDER TOW, SUNK 11.11.46 POSN UNKNOWN. (D/NHB/9/7/1 LM DTD 29.6.87). 15.2.01 15.2.01 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 4800.000N, 0821.000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7211 [2ND EDN 2000]. NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED WITH CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION.

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FAQ

Where is the LANARK wreck located?

The LANARK wreck is located at coordinates 48 0 N,8 21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LANARK?

The seabed around the LANARK lies at approximately 700 meters deep.

When did the LANARK sink?

The LANARK sank on Nov 11, 1946.

When was the wreck of the LANARK discovered?

The wreck of the LANARK was discovered in 1946.

What cargo was the LANARK carrying?

The LANARK was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the LANARK?

The LANARK had a tonnage of 2661 tons.