Londoner (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Londoner (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 56.721 N,1 32.093 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.945350
  • Longitude: 1.534883
Wreck Depth 16.9 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LONDONER (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 83
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 100
Tonnage 1513
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1893
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 045.0,,001.0,105.0
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3550/68 2.4.68 WRECK LOCATED IN 525641N, 013209E DURING SURVEY CONDUCTED FOR SHELL UK EXPRO LTD, LOWESTOFT. EXISTENCE OF WRECK PROVED BY FOULING IT DURING PIPE-LAYING OPS. IN 1967. (BROWN AND ROOT (UK) LTD., 21.3.68) CHART AS DW. - NM 656/68. H1952/80 26.1.83 EXAM'D 24.6.81 IN 525642N, 013211E USING HF6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.8, FOUL AT 17.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.5 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. APPARENTLY INTACT, LYING E/W. (SOISS, HI 22, WK 53) - NM 708/83. 21.9.87 RECENTLY DIVED ON. APPARENTLY THE STERN HALF, MIDSHIP ACCOMMODATION TO STERN, OF A VESSEL OF SOME 1500 GRT. SINGLE SCREW, IRON SHIP, WELL COLLAPSED WITH ENGINE REMAINING AS PROMINENT PART. (F WATSON, TELECON). 6.9.90 SILVER JUG WITH INSCRIPTION 'TSS COY' FOUND ON WK IN 525639N, 013206E. (MIKE MARSH, TELECON WITH LIBRARIAN). 23.8.01 WK LOCATED IN 5256.709N, 0132.161E [UND]. MAKERS PLATE WITH DATE 1891 & NUMBER 161 RECOVERED. WK BELIEVED TO BE 'LONDONER'. (M MARSH/J DILLON. TELECON 23.8.01). NCA. SEP 2015/000041896 22.5.15 EXAM'D 5.10.14 IN 5256.721N, 0132.093E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.96MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR, EXTENDS 45MTRS TOWARDS 305 DEGREES. LENGTH 83MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 280/100 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 16.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY SCHLESINGER DAVIS & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TYNE STEAM SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 450NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE LONDON FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS SHEFFIELD. ONE PASSENGER LOST. (SIBI, DODS & WRECK RETURNS 1892-1893).

General Comments

BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 56.721 N,1 32.093 E
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FAQ

Where is the LONDONER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LONDONER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 56.721 N,1 32.093 E.

How deep is the LONDONER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LONDONER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.9 meters and is located at coordinates 52 56.721 N,1 32.093 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LONDONER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LONDONER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the LONDONER (PROBABLY) sink?

The LONDONER (PROBABLY) sank on May 14, 1893.

When was the wreck of the LONDONER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LONDONER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the LONDONER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LONDONER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LONDONER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LONDONER (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the LONDONER (PROBABLY)?

The LONDONER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1513 tons.

What type of wreck is the LONDONER (PROBABLY)?

The LONDONER (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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