Lapwing (Possibly) Or South Western Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lapwing (possibly) or south western Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.323 N,1 32.069 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.522050
  • Longitude: -1.534483
Wreck Depth 30.93 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64.6 m
Width 8.5 m
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 352
Tonnage 841
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1872
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions 032.0,032.0,001.8,060
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/962/01 17.12.02 EXAM'D 11.8.02 IN 5031.323N, 0132.069W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 30.1, FOUL 30.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.5 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 38MTRS TOWARDS 100 DEGS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. MOSTLY BURIED, HULL INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 962). APPEARS WELL BROKEN UP. INS AS SW 30MTRS. BR STD. 28.4.05 THIS IS POSSIBLY LAPWING. BUILT OF IRON WITH TWO BOILERS. (D C WENDES, PERSONAL VISIT). NCA. 2.2.07 THIS COULD BE SOUTH WESTERN, DEDUCED BY ELIMINATION, THE WRECK BEING THE RIGHT SIZE AND DESCRIPTION IN THE RIGHT LOCALITY. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. SEP 2020/000123102 15.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5031.323N, 0132.069W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.93MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. ORIENTATION 352/172 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, 1.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 60 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND DW 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1868 BY PALMER'S COMPANY LTD, JARROW-ON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORK SS CO (E PIKE). ONE BOILER, ONE DONKEY, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 90IHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY THE BUILDER. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ROTTERDAM. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDED COTTON IN BALES AND BAULKS OF MAHOGANY. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BARQUE ABBEY HOLME. (DC WENDES).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 31.323 N,1 32.069 W
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FAQ

Where is the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN wreck located?

The LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.323 N,1 32.069 W.

How deep is the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN and where exactly is it located?

The LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN lies at a depth of about 30.93 meters and is located at coordinates 50 31.323 N,1 32.069 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN?

The seabed around the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN sink?

The LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN sank on Jul 1, 1872.

When was the wreck of the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN discovered?

The wreck of the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN was discovered in 2002.

What country did the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN belong to?

The LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN carrying?

The LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN?

The LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN had a tonnage of 841 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN?

The LAPWING (POSSIBLY) OR SOUTH WESTERN is classified as a steam ship.

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