Lord Shackleton Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lord shackleton ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 53.51 S,59 11.76 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -52.891833
  • Longitude: -59.196000
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORD SHACKLETON II
Type fishing vessel
Length 80.2 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1588
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH150/350/01 30.3.92 REPORTED SINKING IN 530000S, 591000W APPROX, 60M S OF FALKLAND ISLANDS. LAST REPORTED STILL AFLOAT BUT STARTING TO LIST. (LLOYDS VOL.287). NCA. HH150/350/01 14.4.92 SANK APPROX 0.36M W OF MOST NORTHERLY POINT OF BEAUCHENE ISLAND, FALKLAND ISLANDS. (LL 288). CHART AS NDW PA IN 525330S, 591130W. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1977 BY EMPRESA NACIONAL 'BAZAN' DE CNM, SA., CARTAGENA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SWB FISHING LTD. ENGINE ROOM FLOODED WHEN RETURNING TO FISHING GROUNDS. PUMPS COULD NOT CONTROL FLOODING. TOOK ON A LIST & WAS ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION BY CREW. NO MEN LOST. (FISHING NEWS INTERNATIONAL & MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 53.51 S,59 11.76 W
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FAQ

Where is the LORD SHACKLETON II wreck located?

The LORD SHACKLETON II wreck is located at coordinates 52 53.51 S,59 11.76 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LORD SHACKLETON II?

The seabed around the LORD SHACKLETON II lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the LORD SHACKLETON II sink?

The LORD SHACKLETON II sank on Mar 14, 1992.

When was the wreck of the LORD SHACKLETON II discovered?

The wreck of the LORD SHACKLETON II was discovered in 1992.

What was the tonnage of the LORD SHACKLETON II?

The LORD SHACKLETON II had a tonnage of 1588 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORD SHACKLETON II?

The LORD SHACKLETON II is classified as a fishing vessel.