Lochwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lochwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.184 N,4 4.875 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.903067
  • Longitude: -4.081250
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOCHWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.1 m
Width 13.2 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 84
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 30
Tonnage 2042
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1915
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 0060.0,,000.5,254
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 SONAR CONTACT IN 495530N, 040449W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495530N, 040530W. (AUBD 302/17). H3110/72 9.1.73 H3110/72 9.1.73 WK LOCATED IN 495407.6N, 040448.8W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 67MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. NO SCOUR. GOOD SONAR CONACT. BOTTOM COARSE SAND, SMALL GRAVEL AND BROKEN SHELL. (HMS HECATE, 1972). BR STD. H4514/76 21.9.76 H4514/76 21.9.76 WK LOCATED 22.5.76 IN 495413.75N, 040448.79W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35FMS (UNCORRECTED) IN GEN DEPTH 40FMS. (T ALLEN, PLYMOUTH, 9.9.76). AMEND TO WK 60.0MTRS IN PREVIOUS POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/20 6.8.03 HH100/351/20 6.8.03 DIVED IN 4954.136N, 0404.815W [OGB]. LENGTH 80MTRS, STANDS 3MTRS HIGH BY DIVE COMPUTER. NO SCOUR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED GRAVEL. UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED TO SKELETON LAYOUT. FROM BOW THE PORT HULL RISES TO POSSIBLY 8MTRS (SIC) FROM THE SEABED. TWO SCOTCH BOILERS LIE IN FRONT OF THE ENGINE WHICH LIES ON ITS STBD SIDE. COAL SCATTERED AMONGS THE REMAINS OF THE HOLDS. SPARE PROP ABAFT THE ENGINE. BRIDGE AREA COULD BE MISSING. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH091/059/01 28.4.05 HH091/059/01 28.4.05 EXAM'D 5.7.04 IN 4954.184N, 0404.875W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.1 IN GEN DEPTH 72.4MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 60MTRS TOWARDS 254 DEGS. LENGTH 84MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 030 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 66MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 208HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM BARRY. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED BY U-24. 25M SW FROM START POINT. (LL WW1, WW1SL, NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.13 & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the LOCHWOOD wreck located?

The LOCHWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.184 N,4 4.875 W.

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

The LOCHWOOD lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.184 N,4 4.875 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOCHWOOD?

The seabed around the LOCHWOOD lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the LOCHWOOD sink?

The LOCHWOOD sank on Apr 2, 1915.

When was the wreck of the LOCHWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the LOCHWOOD was discovered in 1915.

What country did the LOCHWOOD belong to?

The LOCHWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOCHWOOD carrying?

The LOCHWOOD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LOCHWOOD?

The LOCHWOOD had a tonnage of 2042 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOCHWOOD?

The LOCHWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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