Lapwing Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lapwing Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 14.008 N,2 0.009 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.233467
  • Longitude: 2.000150
Wreck Depth 26.84 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAPWING
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 77.3
Sonar Width 13.8
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 170
Tonnage 1192
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 014.4,,000.8,140.0
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3449/61 3.11.61 LOCATED IN 521358N, 020021E. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 88FT IN 115FT. (HMS SCOTT 1961). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H4932/61 7.5.64 AMEND TO WK 14 FMS. (SURVEY K3035). NC 3371. 5.4.72 AMEND TO WK 26.8MTRS. NC 1543. 24.1.73 AMEND TO WK 26.5MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 5.1.95 EXAM'D 13.6.94 IN 521358.69N, 020007.03E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 26.8, FOUL 26.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.0 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.0MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 174/354 DEGS. INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND TO SW 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 23.6.09 DIVED 2005, ALMOST CERTAINLY THE 'LAPWING'. (P BURROWS, TELECOM DTD 23.6.09). SEE ALSO [10954]. NCA. SEP 2017/000091759 21.8.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5214.008N, 0200.009E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.84MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS, LENGTH 77.3MTRS, WIDTH 13.8MTRS, HEIGHT 6.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 170/350 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 14.42MTRS, 0.86MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 140DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2017
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FAQ

Where is the LAPWING wreck located?

The LAPWING wreck is located at coordinates 52 14.008 N,2 0.009 E.

How deep is the LAPWING and where exactly is it located?

The LAPWING lies at a depth of about 26.84 meters and is located at coordinates 52 14.008 N,2 0.009 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LAPWING?

The seabed around the LAPWING lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the LAPWING sink?

The LAPWING sank on Nov 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LAPWING discovered?

The wreck of the LAPWING was discovered in 1961.

What country did the LAPWING belong to?

The LAPWING belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LAPWING?

The LAPWING had a tonnage of 1192 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAPWING?

The LAPWING is classified as a steam ship.

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