Lembas (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lembas (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.672 N,4 12.186 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.477867
  • Longitude: -4.203100
Wreck Depth 48.47 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEMBAS (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 14.9 m
Sonar Length 12.42
Sonar Width 6.8
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 342
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1983
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 019.0,016.1,000.7,354
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H3919/75 25.8.83 SANK IN 542700N, 041242W. (RAMSEY CG MRSC, 14.8.83). POSN NOW THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK IN 542842N, 041236W DERIVED FROM HELICOPTER WHICH CHECKED DERELICT AN HOUR BEFORE IT SANK, AND ALLOWANCE MADE FOR SET & DRIFT. AN AREA 1.3M SQUARE, CENTRED ON THIS POSN SEARCHED WITH SONAR & E/S. NOT FOUND. PREVIOUS REPD POSNS ALSO COVERED WITHOUT SUCCESS. CONSIDER WK BROKE UP ON SINKING AND NO DANGER TO SHIPPING. (TH, SWANSEA 19.8.83). NCA. HH090/728/02 15.9.98 EXAM'D 14.4.98 IN 542840.4N, 041211.1W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.2 IN GEN DEPTH 50.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS. WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 158/338 DEGS. INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 728). BR STD. RSDRA2024000206935 4.10.24 EXAM'D 16.3.2024; WRECK LOCATED IN 5428.672N, 0412.186W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.47MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. LENGTH 12.42MTRS, WIDTH 6.8MTRS, HT 2.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 342/162DEGS. PARTLY INTACT WK THAT IS APPROX 45DEGS TILTED ON THE BOTTOM, SLIGHTLY BURIED IN SAND. ROOF OF VESSEL IS CLEARLY VISIBLE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1817 - H525-5385). AMEND NDW 48MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2024

Circumstances of loss

16.8.83 REPD THAT SHE WAS FILLING WITH WATER. ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. (LL 16.8.83)

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FAQ

Where is the LEMBAS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LEMBAS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.672 N,4 12.186 W.

How deep is the LEMBAS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LEMBAS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 48.47 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.672 N,4 12.186 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEMBAS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LEMBAS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the LEMBAS (PROBABLY) sink?

The LEMBAS (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 14, 1983.

When was the wreck of the LEMBAS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LEMBAS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the LEMBAS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LEMBAS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LEMBAS (PROBABLY)?

The LEMBAS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEMBAS (PROBABLY)?

The LEMBAS (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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