Lorna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lorna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 0 N,12 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.000000
  • Longitude: -12.000000
Water Depth 4300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORNA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3286
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,granular or powdery material,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 7, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 14.8.18 M38205 14.8.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 470000N, 120000W. (SIO DEVONPORT I.D.S.A). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY J PRISETMAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OTTO W BERGMAN. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300NHP. PASSAGE NORFOLK FOR LE HAVRE. CARGO STEEL PLATES & BARS, COPPER BARS, TINNED CORNED BEEF & SACKS OF SUGAR. TORPEDOED BY U-62. (DODS & KRIEG ZUR ZEE).

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FAQ

Where is the LORNA wreck located?

The LORNA wreck is located at coordinates 47 0 N,12 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LORNA?

The seabed around the LORNA lies at approximately 4300 meters deep.

When did the LORNA sink?

The LORNA sank on Aug 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LORNA discovered?

The wreck of the LORNA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LORNA belong to?

The LORNA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the LORNA carrying?

The LORNA was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,granular or powdery material,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the LORNA?

The LORNA had a tonnage of 3286 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORNA?

The LORNA is classified as a steam ship.

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