Lincairn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lincairn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.629 N,1 42.358 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.143817
  • Longitude: 1.705967
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LINCAIRN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 107.6 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3638
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3328/16 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 520836N, 014228E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 272/16 ISSUED. 1923 AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA CHARTS AMENDED. H2615/28 28.4.28 NOT FOUND BY TH. (TH L 355/23). DELETE. - NM ACTION. H2917/83 29.3.85 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (SOISS, HI 196). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/000091759 31.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY FURNESS, WITHY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOPESIDE STEAM SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 292HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR GIBRALTAR. CARGO 5300 TONS COAL. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-10.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 8.629 N,1 42.358 E
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FAQ

Where is the LINCAIRN wreck located?

The LINCAIRN wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.629 N,1 42.358 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LINCAIRN?

The seabed around the LINCAIRN lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the LINCAIRN sink?

The LINCAIRN sank on May 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the LINCAIRN discovered?

The wreck of the LINCAIRN was discovered in 1916.

What country did the LINCAIRN belong to?

The LINCAIRN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LINCAIRN carrying?

The LINCAIRN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LINCAIRN?

The LINCAIRN had a tonnage of 3638 tons.

What type of wreck is the LINCAIRN?

The LINCAIRN is classified as a steam ship.

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