Linaria (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Linaria (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.789 N,0 14.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.279817
  • Longitude: -0.243000
Wreck Depth 35.5 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LINARIA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 101 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.8
Sonar Length 109.9
Sonar Width 19.1
Shadow Height 9.9
Orientation 38
Tonnage 3081
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 108.1,,001.1,224.0
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details SUNK 2.5 MILES NNE OF FILEY. POSN 541500N, 001500W FOR FILING ONLY. H1310/84/22 1.8.84 WK DIVED IN 541648N, 001432W USING RADAR. STANDS 8MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS AT HWS. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). INS AS WK PA 28MTRS. BR STD. H1310/86/34 18.12.86 DIVED IN WK IN 541645N, 001431W. THOUGHT PROBABLY TO BE LEANDER FROM BEAM MEASUREMENT AND ENGINE DETAILS. BOILERS UNFORTUNATELY WERE COVERED AND SO COULD NOT BE CHECKED. BOWS STAND 7MTRS HIGH AND LIST TO PORT. MIDSHIPS SECTION PARTIALLY COLLAPSED TO PORT, WITH BOILER PROTRUDING THROUGH SIDE OF HULL. STERN LISTS TO STBD AND STANDS 8MTRS HIGH. LEAST DEPTH 40 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS [MHWS]. (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). AMEND TO WK 34MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 5.3.93 LOCATED IN 541644N, 001441W USING RADAR. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). NCA. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 5.7.97 IN 541646.1N, 001436.4W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.7 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. LIES 035/215 DEGS. WELL DEFINED, UPRIGHT. BROKEN INTO THREE DISTINCT PARTS. AREA OF DEBRIS SOME 45 BY 10MTRS ADJACENT TO WK ON E SIDE. NOT SWEPT DUE TO SUBSURFACE FISHING GEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. HH100/351/17 25.4.01 BEAM MEASUREMENTS AND ENGINE DETAILS ARE CORRECT FOR LINARIA. IDENTITY BY ELIMINATION AS LEANDER HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 23.02.16 IN 5416.789N, 0014.580W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 109.9MTRS, WIDTH 19.1MTRS, HT 9.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 038/218. SCOUR LENGTH 108.1MTRS, 1.1MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 224. WK PARTIALLY INTACT, SPLIT INTO 3 SECTIONS. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY W DOBSON SB CO OF NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STAG LINE LTD, NORTH SHIELDS. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENGINEERING CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. STRUCK A MINE THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN LAID BY THE GERMAN LIGHT CRUISER KOLBERG. CREW RECOVERED BY SS VICTORIA.

General Comments

Wk partially intact, split into three sections.

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FAQ

Where is the LINARIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LINARIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.789 N,0 14.58 W.

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

The LINARIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 35.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.789 N,0 14.58 W.

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

The seabed around the LINARIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the LINARIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The LINARIA (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 26, 1914.

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

The wreck of the LINARIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the LINARIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LINARIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LINARIA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LINARIA (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LINARIA (PROBABLY)?

The LINARIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3081 tons.

What type of wreck is the LINARIA (PROBABLY)?

The LINARIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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