Lanterna (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lanterna (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 57.515 N,1 18.99 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.958583
  • Longitude: 1.316500
Wreck Depth 10.912 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LANTERNA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.7
Sonar Length 78.2
Sonar Width 23.28
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 205
Tonnage 1685
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1916
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 068.5,061.6,000.8,035
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 2.5 MILES NE A HALF E FROM CROMER. (WW1SL). PLOTS IN 525827N, 011910E, APPROX. NCA. HH090/561/01 7.1.93 NOTHING FOUND IN LISTED POSN BUT WK EXAM'D 20.8.92 IN 525730.1N, 011906.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.0 IN GEN DEPTH 12.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.4MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). BR STD. 22.5.15 WK 11.05MTRS IN 5257.524N, 0118.991E [WGD], LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 1.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 045. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS DS20/DS21). NCA, NFS. SEP 2020/000083299 13.1.21 EXAM'D 07.05.20; IN 5257.515N, 0118.990E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 10.91MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS, LENGTH 78.2MTRS, WIDTH 23.28MTRS, HT 1.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 205/025 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 68.51MTRS, WIDTH 61.59MTRS, 0.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 035 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1673, H525 WI-10630). AMEND DW 10.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2022

Circumstances of loss

EX-CARN BREA. BUILT BY THE TYNE IRON SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COKE CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 187HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO 2500 TONS COAL. MINED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED BY SS ARDNAGRENA.

General Comments

large section of scour observed around the northern section

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 57.515 N,1 18.99 E
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FAQ

Where is the LANTERNA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LANTERNA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 57.515 N,1 18.99 E.

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

The LANTERNA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 10.912 meters and is located at coordinates 52 57.515 N,1 18.99 E.

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

The seabed around the LANTERNA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the LANTERNA (PROBABLY) sink?

The LANTERNA (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 6, 1916.

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

The wreck of the LANTERNA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the LANTERNA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LANTERNA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LANTERNA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LANTERNA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LANTERNA (PROBABLY)?

The LANTERNA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1685 tons.

What type of wreck is the LANTERNA (PROBABLY)?

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

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