Lochmonar (Fwd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Lochmonar (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 31.881 N,3 8.447 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.531350
  • Longitude: -3.140783
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOCHMONAR (FWD PART)
Type motor vessel
Length 147.8 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 9403
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1927
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7972/27 H7972/27 POSN 533145N, 030830W. AFTER END SALVED & TOWED TO DOCK. NO ACTION. H7972/27 H7972/27 MOTOR BOAT DISPERSED. 24.4.73 24.4.73 POSN 533152N, 030822W. EFFORTS MADE TO REFLOAT PROVED UNSUCCESSFUL & VESSEL BROKE HER BACK. CARGO FLOATED OUT. SALVAGE ASSOCIATION ACTED AS BOARDS AGENTS FOR CARGO. VESSEL WAS FINALLY CUT THROUGH BY MARINE SURVEYOR & AFTER PORTION TOWED INTO GLADSTONE DOCK. DEPTH UNKNOWN. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 25.3.75 25.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/KF NO 10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG IN 533152N, 030822W ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL. BR STD.IN ON NE 1951.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 1987

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED EITHER ON REVETMENT. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS), OR ON TAYLORS BANK (IN H7972/27).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.881 N,3 8.447 W
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FAQ

Where is the LOCHMONAR (FWD PART) wreck located?

The LOCHMONAR (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.881 N,3 8.447 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOCHMONAR (FWD PART)?

The seabed around the LOCHMONAR (FWD PART) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the LOCHMONAR (FWD PART) sink?

The LOCHMONAR (FWD PART) sank on Nov 30, 1927.

When was the wreck of the LOCHMONAR (FWD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the LOCHMONAR (FWD PART) was discovered in 1927.

What was the tonnage of the LOCHMONAR (FWD PART)?

The LOCHMONAR (FWD PART) had a tonnage of 9403 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOCHMONAR (FWD PART)?

The LOCHMONAR (FWD PART) is classified as a motor vessel.