Lingfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lingfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 28.539 N,2 0.859 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.475650
  • Longitude: 2.014317
Wreck Depth 25.34 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LINGFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 64.8
Sonar Width 21.2
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 165
Tonnage 1002
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1941
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H03614/41 2.7.51 INS WK 6FMS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, SIGNAL 28.6.51). - NM 124/51. H03614/41 8.8.51 INS G SPH BUOY, INT QK FL G 1CABLE SOUTH OF WK 6FMS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, SIGNAL 28.6.51). - NM 1552/51. H03614/41 11.1.52 LOCATED 7.11.51. SWEPT CLEAR 70FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72FT IN GEN DEPTH 100FT. HEIGHT OF WK ABOVE SEABED 30FT. LIES APPROX E/W AND IS UNDER 400FT IN LENGTH. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 7.12.51 & 16.10.51). AMEND TO WK 11FMS AND DELETE BUOY (TH). - NM 76/52. H3730/69 1.6.69 EXAM'D IN 522835N, 000256E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 86FT IN GEN DEPTH 97FT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). AMEND TO WK 14FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4398/71 15.9.71 EXAM'D IN 522831N, 020040E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.0MTRS, FOUL AT 25.0MTRS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 25.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. ABOUT 200FT LONG. LIES NW/SE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 1.6.71). AMEND TO SW 12FMS 3FT IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4629/71 20.1.72 BOW HALF ONLY FOUND BY DIVERS. SHIP UPRIGHT BUT COLLAPSING RAPIDLY. METAL SHEETING LIKE LACE. NO SCOUR & SILTING AT BOWS OR SW END (E GILES, 9.1.72). 5.4.72 AMEND TO SW 23MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 26.10.94 EXAM'D 23.6.94 IN 522830.7N, 020058.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 24.3, FOUL 24.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.1 IN GEN DEPTH 29.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE IN ONE PIECE. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND TO SW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 18.7.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5228.539N, 0200.859E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.34MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 64.8MTRS, WIDTH 21.2MTRS, HEIGHT 4MTRS, ORIENTATION 165/345 DEGS. WRECK IS DEGRADED AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AFTER COLLISION WITH 'UBARI' WHILE ON A VOYAGE FROM THE TYNE TO PORTSMOUTH.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 28.539 N,2 0.859 E
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FAQ

Where is the LINGFIELD wreck located?

The LINGFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 52 28.539 N,2 0.859 E.

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

The LINGFIELD lies at a depth of about 25.34 meters and is located at coordinates 52 28.539 N,2 0.859 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LINGFIELD?

The seabed around the LINGFIELD lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the LINGFIELD sink?

The LINGFIELD sank on Oct 17, 1941.

When was the wreck of the LINGFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the LINGFIELD was discovered in 1951.

What country did the LINGFIELD belong to?

The LINGFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LINGFIELD carrying?

The LINGFIELD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LINGFIELD?

The LINGFIELD had a tonnage of 1002 tons.

What type of wreck is the LINGFIELD?

The LINGFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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