Lothair Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lothair Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.08 N,1 19.728 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.934667
  • Longitude: 1.328800
Wreck Depth 0.9 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOTHAIR
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 31 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 2.3
Tonnage 133
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone,sawdust/wood chips
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1920
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7959/23 20.11.23 H7959/23 20.11.23 G CONL BUOY LAID 099DEGS, 4.25C FROM LANDGUARD LT TO MARK ST APPROX 0.33C NNW OF BUOY. (TH NM 94/23) ST (1923) SHOWN IN 515606N, 011948E, MAST 71FT AT HW, SHOWN ON C9162. NE 1491. H4299/24 23.6.24 H4299/24 23.6.24 DISPERSED, LEAVING 3FT AT LWST OVER REMAINS. SURROUNDING DEPTH VARIES FROM 5-6FT. CARGO OF STONES REMAINS TO OBSTRUCT NAVIGATION. (TH, 20.6.24). AMEND TO WK PA 3FT. BR STD. 21.10.55 21.10.55 POSN NOW 515603N, 011950E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 1491. H6651/57 H6651/57 NOT FOUND BY CLOSE E/S SEARCH. (ECES, 1958) SEP 2017000207658 31.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (HARWICH HAVEN AUTHORITY SURVEY DTD 2017). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 OF WOOD BY ROBERTSON, IPSWICH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY L A VIDLER. A THAMES SPRITSAIL BARGE. PASSAGE OSTENDE FOR HARWICH. CARGO GRANITE CHIPS. STRANDED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LOTHAIR wreck located?

The LOTHAIR wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.08 N,1 19.728 E.

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

The LOTHAIR lies at a depth of about 0.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 56.08 N,1 19.728 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LOTHAIR?

The seabed around the LOTHAIR lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the LOTHAIR sink?

The LOTHAIR sank on Nov 1, 1920.

When was the wreck of the LOTHAIR discovered?

The wreck of the LOTHAIR was discovered in 1923.

What country did the LOTHAIR belong to?

The LOTHAIR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOTHAIR carrying?

The LOTHAIR was carrying stone,sawdust/wood chips.

What was the tonnage of the LOTHAIR?

The LOTHAIR had a tonnage of 133 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOTHAIR?

The LOTHAIR is classified as a barge.

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