Lita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 40.96 N,7 0.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.682667
  • Longitude: 7.015333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LITA
Type schooner
Flag AT
Length 29 m
Width 5.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 112
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1976
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.9.77 STRANDED WK JUST OFF JUIST. (LL, 8.9.77). POSN 534100N, 070100E [EUR] FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2016/000049428 21.3.16 NOT SHOWN ON ON GERMAN 90 [ED 2016, CORR TO 29/1/16. AMEND TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2016

Circumstances of loss

8.9.77 BUILT 1920. PASSAGE AALBORG FOR GOOLE. BECAME A TOTAL LOSS AFTER STRANDING OFF JUIST, FOLLOWING AN ENGINE BREAKDOWN. (LL, 8.9.77).

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FAQ

Where is the LITA wreck located?

The LITA wreck is located at coordinates 53 40.96 N,7 0.92 E.

When did the LITA sink?

The LITA sank on Aug 26, 1976.

When was the wreck of the LITA discovered?

The wreck of the LITA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the LITA belong to?

The LITA belonged to AT.

What cargo was the LITA carrying?

The LITA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LITA?

The LITA had a tonnage of 112 tons.

What type of wreck is the LITA?

The LITA is classified as a schooner.

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