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 51.05 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 121 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 | other |
| Surveying Details | NO DATE NOTED. WK IN 490300N, 065800W. (MANIERES BOOK). MAY BE 'LARCHMORE'. 13.1.87 13.1.87 SHOWN IN 490300N, 065800W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6989 [1986]. FR RECORDS STATE: COULD BE 'LARCHMORE'. 12.7.99 12.7.99 NOTED WITH POSN ACCURACY 1MILE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). INS AS NDW PD IN 490300N, 065100W. BR STD. [SEE ALSO WK 21560]. 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 | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL) PASSAGE CARDIFF TO BOMBAY. CARGO COAL. (LL WW1).
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