Lena (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lena (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 50 N,8 8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.833333
  • Longitude: -8.133333
Wreck Depth 95 m
Water Depth 116 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LENA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93.3 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2463
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1270/71 23.12.71 H1270/71 23.12.71 CARGO SALVAGE CONTRACT FOR LENA, SUNK 18.4.17, POSN 485000N, 080800W, WITH RISDON BEAZLEY ULRICH HARMS. (DEPT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY LTR, DTD NOV 1971). NO MENTION OF RECOVERIES MADE. 13.1.87 13.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 95MTRS IN 485000N, 080800W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6989. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1986. NE 2649. 7.7.93 7.7.93 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 95MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN]. NCA. 9.4.08 9.4.08 POSN GIVEN AS 4845.0N, 0830.0W IN U 61 LOG. (K HEATH, TELECON 2.4.08) NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2008

Circumstances of loss

14.4.17 VESSEL, BUILT 1904 BY CRAIG TAYLOR & CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 236 NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WHITEFIELD SS CO. WAS PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY ENEMY ACTION, ON OR ABOUT 14.4.17, WHILST ON PASSAGE FROM HUELVA TO BRISTOL. (DODS). SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (LLOYDS WWI LOSSES). 18.4.17 REPORTED TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE ON OR ABOUT 18.4.17, WITH LOSS OF 25 LIVES. (WW1SL) 23.4.17 SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 61. SINKING DATE GIVEN IN SUBMARINE LOG: 23.4.17. (K HEATH, TELECON 2.4.08)

General Comments

Chart No: BA 2649

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 50 N,8 8 W
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FAQ

Where is the LENA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LENA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 50 N,8 8 W.

How deep is the LENA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LENA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 95 meters and is located at coordinates 48 50 N,8 8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LENA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LENA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 116 meters deep.

When did the LENA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LENA (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LENA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LENA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LENA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LENA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LENA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LENA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the LENA (POSSIBLY)?

The LENA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2463 tons.

What type of wreck is the LENA (POSSIBLY)?

The LENA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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