Lestris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lestris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.132 N,3 0.864 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.418867
  • Longitude: -3.014400
Wreck Depth 12.3 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LESTRIS
Type steam ship
Flag IE
Length 67.1 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1065
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,timber,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 23, 1891
Original Detection Year 1891
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 16.7.1891 GREATER PART OF CARGO SALVED. WK WAS DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 16.7.1891 AND 29.9.1891. DEPTH 42FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 7FMS 0FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 12.3MTRS [LAT] IN 522507N, 030047E. NC 3490. HH091/124/01 20.4.06 HH091/124/01 20.4.06 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1872 BY J L THOMPSON & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORK SS CO LTD, CORK. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 100NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ANTWERP. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH LIVERPOOL REGISTERED SS MERSEY (319 GRT). ALSO COLLIDED WITH SUNDERLAND REGISTERED SS BOOTH. SIX LIVES LOST. (SIBI & LIVERPOOL WRECK RECORDS).

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FAQ

Where is the LESTRIS wreck located?

The LESTRIS wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.132 N,3 0.864 W.

How deep is the LESTRIS and where exactly is it located?

The LESTRIS lies at a depth of about 12.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.132 N,3 0.864 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LESTRIS?

The seabed around the LESTRIS lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the LESTRIS sink?

The LESTRIS sank on May 23, 1891.

When was the wreck of the LESTRIS discovered?

The wreck of the LESTRIS was discovered in 1891.

What country did the LESTRIS belong to?

The LESTRIS belonged to IE.

What cargo was the LESTRIS carrying?

The LESTRIS was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,timber,oil.

What was the tonnage of the LESTRIS?

The LESTRIS had a tonnage of 1065 tons.

What type of wreck is the LESTRIS?

The LESTRIS is classified as a steam ship.

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