Lorraine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status existence doubtful
Lorraine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 36.548 N,1 30.62 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.609133
  • Longitude: 1.510333
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORRAINE
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H7386/18 10.12.18 WK IN 503639N, 013044E. (FRENCH LIST OF WRECKS). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. NES 1431, 2675, 2148 & 2612. H2537/28 16.8.28 AMEND TO DW. SQ. DATE. 28.4.75 FF SHOWN IN 503643N, 013035E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 150-1B [OCT 1967 EDN]. POSN BY DECCA. NCA. 26.9.80 DW SHOWN IN 503635N, 013046E [EUD] ON FRENCH 6795 [1979 EDN]. AMENDED POSN TO 503630N, 013047E [OGB]. NE 2451. H1271/88 15.12.88 WK USC 12MTRS IN 503636N, 013042E [EUD]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. NOT FOUND IN 1977 OR 1978. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.21601096). SHOWN AS USC ED 12MTRS ON FRENCH 6795 [2ND EDN 1988]. CHART AS USC PA 12MTRS. G/S. 30.12.99 SHOWN AS WK USC ED 12MTRS ON FR INT 1704 [1998 EDN]. NE 2451. [WGD] POSN: 5036.548N, 0130.620E.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.21601096).

General Comments

TRAWLER

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FAQ

Where is the LORRAINE wreck located?

The LORRAINE wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.548 N,1 30.62 E.

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

The LORRAINE lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.548 N,1 30.62 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LORRAINE?

The seabed around the LORRAINE lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the LORRAINE sink?

The LORRAINE sank on May 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LORRAINE discovered?

The wreck of the LORRAINE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LORRAINE belong to?

The LORRAINE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the LORRAINE?

The LORRAINE is classified as a fishing vessel.