Lanthorn Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Lanthorn Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 30.211 N,0 31.503 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 51 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | LANTHORN |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 2299 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 22, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 2016 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3M E OF WHITBY. (WW1SL & LL WW1). POSN 543012N, 003124W FOR FILING ONLY. 31.3.09 LANTHORN HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN 5430.779N, 0037.145W [SEE 6012]. THIS RECORD AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | May 22, 2017 |
Circumstances of loss
ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR TYNE. CAPTURED, 3M E OF WHITBY, BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY BOMBS. (WW1SL & LL WW1).
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