London Ii (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
London ii (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.665 N,4 20.061 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.394417
  • Longitude: -4.334350
Wreck Depth 34.57 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LONDON II (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 72.5 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.2
Sonar Length 60.2
Sonar Width 13.7
Shadow Height 3.33
Orientation 136
Tonnage 1260
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1941
Scour Dimensions 019.0,037.0,000.9,252
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1270/41 SUNK IN 512330N, 043000W, APPROX. 6.10.72 INS AS USCPA 11FMS. NE 1179 & 1178. 9.4.74 AMEND TO USCPA 20MTRS. NC 1076. H3804/72 20.3.78 NOT FOUND DURING MAIN AREA DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS HI 41/77). DELETED. BR STD. H4467/81 28.10.82 NOT FOUND DURING 2.5MILE RADIUS DISPROVING SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70E). H3840/86 16.2.89 WK EXAM'D 21.6.88 IN 512338N, 041949W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.7 IN GEN DEPTH 37-38MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS, LENGTH 40 TO 50MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEG. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). BR STD. SEP 2013/000174975 29.9.13 LOCATED IN 5123.663N, 0420.055W [WGD]. LENGTH 51.7MTRS, WIDTH 9.6TRS, HT 3.6MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY FOR CHANNEL ENERGY LTD, ATLANTIC ARRAY OFSHORE WINDFARM ROS DTD 3.2010 - 5.2010). RETAIN WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2023000182713 4.9.23 EXAM�D 12.02.23; LOCATED IN 5123.665N, 0420.061W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.57MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 60.2MTRS, WIDTH 13.7MTRS, HT 3.33MTRS. ORIENTATION 136/316 DEGS. WELL DEGRADED WITH BOILER VISIBLE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1723). AMEND NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2023

Circumstances of loss

EX-LONDON '40. BUILT IN 1924 BY HOWALDTSWERKE, KEIL. BRITISH FLAGGED. HOME PORT LONDON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR CARDIFF. CARGO STEEL BILLETS AND SCRAP. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

WELL DEGRADED WITH BOILER VISIBLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.665 N,4 20.061 W
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FAQ

Where is the LONDON II (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LONDON II (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.665 N,4 20.061 W.

How deep is the LONDON II (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LONDON II (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 34.57 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.665 N,4 20.061 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LONDON II (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LONDON II (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the LONDON II (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LONDON II (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 22, 1941.

When was the wreck of the LONDON II (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LONDON II (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the LONDON II (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LONDON II (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LONDON II (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LONDON II (POSSIBLY) was carrying scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the LONDON II (POSSIBLY)?

The LONDON II (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1260 tons.

What type of wreck is the LONDON II (POSSIBLY)?

The LONDON II (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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