Lofoten Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lofoten Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.536 N,3 29.572 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.158933
  • Longitude: -3.492867
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOFOTEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 942
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 21.4.92 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 7M SE BY E OF START POINT. (WW1SL). GIVES APPROX POSN 500930N, 032930W [OGB]. [LL WW1 GIVES RECIPROCAL BRG 7M NW BY W WHICH PLOTS ON LAND!]. NCA YET. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/912/01 7.2.01 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY AKERS MEK VOERKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHIPPING CONTROLLER (W COUPLAND & CO). TORPEDOED BY UB 59. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR LE HAVRE. AN EX-NORWEGIAN VESSEL]. (LL WW1, WW1SL, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the LOFOTEN wreck located?

The LOFOTEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.536 N,3 29.572 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOFOTEN?

The seabed around the LOFOTEN lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the LOFOTEN sink?

The LOFOTEN sank on Feb 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LOFOTEN discovered?

The wreck of the LOFOTEN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LOFOTEN belong to?

The LOFOTEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOFOTEN carrying?

The LOFOTEN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the LOFOTEN?

The LOFOTEN had a tonnage of 942 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOFOTEN?

The LOFOTEN is classified as a steam ship.

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