Landport Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Landport Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 5.147 N,0 9.711 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.085783
  • Longitude: 0.161850
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LANDPORT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.3 m
Draught 3.2
Tonnage 603
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1925
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H129/26 27.2.26 POSN 40MINS BEFORE SHE COLLIDED WAS 6-7 MILES ABREAST OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. THE COURSE WAS ALTERED TO S BY E HALF E VESSELS SPEED ABOUT 7.5 KNOTS. (MERCANTILE MARINE DEPT 27.2.26). 21.6.72 INS AS USCPA 28MTRS IN 540508N, 000949E. NC 129. H1270/75 10.12.75 AMEND NDW IN 540508N, 000949E. BR STD. H2534/74 29.11.79 BAD OBSTN (WK) REPD IN 540508N, 000949E. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS VOL 1). NCA. H1942/76 9.3.81 NOT LOCATED DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (SOISS, HI 65/80). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 4.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

27.2.26 EX-IRISH COAST, EX-ROSSLYN. BUILT IN 1904 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IONA SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MUIR & HOUSTON LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR PORTSMOUTH. FOUNDERED AND LOST FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SWEDISH SS MATHILDE. (SIBI & MERCANTILE MARINE DEPT, 27.2.26).

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FAQ

Where is the LANDPORT wreck located?

The LANDPORT wreck is located at coordinates 54 5.147 N,0 9.711 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LANDPORT?

The seabed around the LANDPORT lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the LANDPORT sink?

The LANDPORT sank on Dec 9, 1925.

When was the wreck of the LANDPORT discovered?

The wreck of the LANDPORT was discovered in 1926.

What country did the LANDPORT belong to?

The LANDPORT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LANDPORT carrying?

The LANDPORT was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the LANDPORT?

The LANDPORT had a tonnage of 603 tons.

What type of wreck is the LANDPORT?

The LANDPORT is classified as a steam ship.

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