Lonsdale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lonsdale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 44.159 N,5 15.697 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.735983
  • Longitude: -5.261617
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LONSDALE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 35.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.7
Shadow Height 4
Tonnage 222
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1938
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3542/68 25.1.68 H3542/68 25.1.68 LARGE WK ABOUT 40YDS N OF THE MOSELEY, MIDLAND ISLAND. (R. EDMUNDS). POSN 514408N, 051538W FOR FILING ONLY. H3542/68 10.10.68 H3542/68 10.10.68 THE REMAINS STAND ABOUT 8FT HIGH FROM SEABED SOME SALVAGE HAS BEEN DONE THE REMAINDER IS DISPERSED OVER A FAIRLY WIDE AREA. LOCAL REPORTS NAME IT AS SS LONSDALE. (R EDMUNDS, REPORT DTD 7.10.68). NCA. H1282/76/50 20.2.76 H1282/76/50 20.2.76 REPD TO BE A STEAMSHIP OF 500 GROSS TONS. (A NEWTON, SUB-AQUA DIVER). NCA. H1310/84/30 5.9.84 H1310/84/30 5.9.84 DIVED ON 23.8.84. BOILER IS HIGHEST PART, STANDING 4MTRS HIGH. REST OF WK BADLY BROKEN AND SCATTERED. PART OF HULL, INCLUDING LARGE WINCH LIES FURTHER OUT IN JACK SOUND. NO DANGER. (R BUFTON, 31.8.84). NCA. 6.12.11 6.12.11 LOCATED 14.3.11 BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY W J YARWOOD, NORTHWICH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MICHAEL O'SULLIVAN, SWANSEA. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 34 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BEREHAVEN FOR PADSTOW. RAN OUT OF COAL, HIT THE CRABSTONE ROCK AND WENT ASHORE ON MIDLAND ISLAND. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

BOILER & SCATTERED DEBRIS, NOW MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 44.159 N,5 15.697 W
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FAQ

Where is the LONSDALE wreck located?

The LONSDALE wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.159 N,5 15.697 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LONSDALE?

The seabed around the LONSDALE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the LONSDALE sink?

The LONSDALE sank on Oct 23, 1938.

When was the wreck of the LONSDALE discovered?

The wreck of the LONSDALE was discovered in 1968.

What country did the LONSDALE belong to?

The LONSDALE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LONSDALE carrying?

The LONSDALE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LONSDALE?

The LONSDALE had a tonnage of 222 tons.

What type of wreck is the LONSDALE?

The LONSDALE is classified as a steam ship.

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