Londonier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Londonier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.588 N,1 23.076 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.476467
  • Longitude: -1.384600
Wreck Depth 30.71 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LONDONIER
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 85 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 80
Tonnage 1870
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0042.0,,000.8,000
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 7.1.56 NSC IN 502820N, 012242W [OGB]. PERSISTENT ECHO, CONTACTED ON 164DEGS, 177DEGS & 224DEGS. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY 1955). HH090/962/01 13.12.02 EXAM'D 23.7.02 IN 5028.580N, 0123.111W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.1 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP EXTENDS 42MTRS TOWARDS 000 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS INTACT & UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 962). INS AS WK 30MTRS. BR STD. HH090/962/01 11.11.03 SWEPT CLEAR 30.3, FOUL 30.6MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 30MTRS. BR STD. 13.5.05 THIS IS 'LONDONIER'. IDENTIFIED BY CROCKERY AND NAMEPLATE ON THE GUN. (D C WENDES). SEP 2020/000123102 4.10.21 EXAM�D 9.10.20 IN 5028.588N, 0123.076W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.71MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. ORIENTATION 080/260 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND DW 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Circumstances of loss

EX-VRIJHANDEL. BUILT IN 1911 BY IRVINE'S SHIPBUILDING & DRY DOCK CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY LLOYD ROYAL BELGE, ANTWERP. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 175NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CALAIS FOR THE BRISTOL CHANNEL. TORPEDOED BY UC 71. NO LIVES LOST. (DODS, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the LONDONIER wreck located?

The LONDONIER wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.588 N,1 23.076 W.

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

The LONDONIER lies at a depth of about 30.71 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.588 N,1 23.076 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LONDONIER?

The seabed around the LONDONIER lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the LONDONIER sink?

The LONDONIER sank on Mar 13, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LONDONIER discovered?

The wreck of the LONDONIER was discovered in 1955.

What country did the LONDONIER belong to?

The LONDONIER belonged to BE.

What cargo was the LONDONIER carrying?

The LONDONIER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LONDONIER?

The LONDONIER had a tonnage of 1870 tons.

What type of wreck is the LONDONIER?

The LONDONIER is classified as a steam ship.

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