Larchmore (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Larchmore (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 3.041 N,6 58.05 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 91 m |
| Water Depth | 117 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | LARCHMORE (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 4355 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 3, 1915 |
| Original Detection Year | 1915 |
| Last Detection Year | 2006 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | POSN 70 MILES SW 0.5 S FROM WOLF ROCK. (WW1SL). SUNK IN 485400N, 062800W. (LLOYDS WW1 LOSSES). POSSIBLY THE WK [21559] FOUND IN 490300N, 065100W, APPROX, WHICH SEE. 31.10.75 31.10.75 TO BE SHOWN AS USC PA 50FMS. NE 2649. 30.1.78 30.1.78 AMEND TO USC PA 91MTRS IN 490300N, 065800W. NC 2649. HH091/052/01 7.11.06 HH091/052/01 7.11.06 NOT LOCATED BY M/B, DISPROVED. (HMS ECHO, HI 1052). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 7, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL) PASSAGE CARDIFF TO BOMBAY. CARGO COAL. (LL WW1).
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