Lorne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lorne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 50.475 N,2 54.163 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.841250
  • Longitude: -2.902717
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORNE
Type blockship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1186
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2998/22 POSN 585028N, 025400W IN WATER SOUND. H3875/26 9.7.26 NOW CHARTED AS DWP IN 585028N, 025400W ON 3729. H2655/28 REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF BLOCKSHIPS IN WATER SOUND. PROSPECTS REMOTE. NL 2149/31 10.7.31 WORK OF DISPERSAL TO BE TAKEN IN HAND. H6650/30 24.7.31 TO BE DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES. - TNM ISSUED. H6650/30 27.10.31 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 1.75FMS. (KHM CROMARTY). - NM 2022/31. H5465/57 5.3.58 AMEND TO WK 1FM 3FT. NC 2162. H7308/56 13.5.59 INS CAUTION NOTE & DELETED WK FROM 35,2581 - NM 1924/58. H2496/72 14.3.72 POSN 585030N, 025404W, OR 195DEG, 1800FT FROM SPOT HEIGHT (107) ON BURRAY. LIES PARALLEL TO BARRIER, ABOUT 40FT OF HULL STILL EXISTS. NO SIGN OF BOWS & STERN. ALL ENGINE FITTINGS REMOVED. COVERED IN WEED. BREAKS SURFACE AT LW. IN VERY STRONG CONDITION. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS, 5.3.72). INS DWP ON 35. BR STD. 3.7.80 NOT SHOWN ON NC 35 (AREA BLUED OUT). 19.8.80 COVERED BY 'BLOCKSHIPS SEE NOTE' LEGEND ON NC 2162. 11.12.81 COVERED BY WKS LEGEND ON NC 2250. 1.9.92 LIES TO E OF 'CLIO'. EXPLOSIVES USED TO DISPERSE SOME TIME AGO, & NOW BROKEN UP ALTHOUGH A LARGE SECTION OF HULL STILL EXISTS. (DIVE SCAPA FLOW).
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

IRON SINGLE-SCREW SS. BUILT 1873, SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW).

General Comments

Covered by Legend (Underwater obstns)

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FAQ

Where is the LORNE wreck located?

The LORNE wreck is located at coordinates 58 50.475 N,2 54.163 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LORNE?

The seabed around the LORNE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the LORNE sink?

The LORNE sank on Sep 17, 1915.

When was the wreck of the LORNE discovered?

The wreck of the LORNE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the LORNE belong to?

The LORNE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LORNE?

The LORNE had a tonnage of 1186 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORNE?

The LORNE is classified as a blockship.

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