Lowmount Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lowmount Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.79 N,0 50.408 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.663167
  • Longitude: -0.840133
Wreck Depth 10.21 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOWMOUNT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 1.08
Orientation 202
Tonnage 2070
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H4115/17 SUNK WITH MASTS VISIBLE IN POSN 4 MILES SE FROM NAB LTV. (WW1SL). CHART AS ST (MASTS) IN 503946N, 005024W MARKED BY LT BUOY. - FNM 412/17 & 357/18. H5583/22 31.8.22 DISPERSED. CLEAR TO 36FT [LWST]. (TRINITY HO). AMEND TO WK 6FMS & DELETE BUOY. - NM 1442/22. H5781/23 22.8.23 OBSTN 095DEGS, 3.75 MILES FROM NAB TR IN 503930N, 005130W. (ADMIRAL, PORTSMOUTH, 21.8.23). H5781/23 10.9.23 LOCATED BY DIVER IN 503940N, 005022W. LEAST DEPTH 4.5FMS [MLWS]. (SURVEY [C9193]). AMEND TO WK 4FMS 3FT IN REVISED POSN, MARKED BY LIT CONL BUOY GPFL(3)G 10S. - NM ACTION. H7021/25 21.10.25 DISPERSAL OPS AGAIN IN PROGRESS. - NM 1679(T)/25. H7003/26 28.10.26 LEAST DEPTH NOW 32FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMEND TO WK 5.25FMS & DELETE BUOY. H6319/48 5.10.48 AMEND POSN TO 503946N, 005024W. (SCES). - NM 2183/48. H6319/48 14.2.49 INS G SPH BUOY CLOSE W OF WK. (TH). - NM 299/49. H6319/48 5.5.51 EXAM'D APRIL 1951 IN 503946N, 005018W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 26, FOUL 27FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33FT. SCOUR 43FT. (SML 325, 11.11.59). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 2FT. BR STD. H6319/48 16.7.52 SWEPT JUNE 1952 IN 503946N, 005024W USING HSA AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30, FOUL AT 31FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 39FT. STANDS 8FT ABOVE SEABED IN A SMALL BUT PRONOUNCED SCOUR 3FT DEEP. ONLY A SMALL PART OF WK IS PROUD OF SEABED AND WAS ONLY FOUND ONCE ON E/S. AREA SWEPT COVERED RADIUS OF 400FT FROM WK. WK BUOY BEARS 091DEGS, 900FT FROM WK. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 16.7.52). AMEND TO WK 5FMS. - NM 1512/52. H6319/48 BUOY NOW G CONL INT QKFL G. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 978/53. H6319/48 19.1.65 SWEPT CLEAR AT 38FT IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 39FT. (TRINITY HOUSE, 1964). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 2FT & DELETE BUOY. - NM 136/65. WZ 537 & NAVEAM 7823 ISSUED. 16.2.68 ONE PART OF WK STANDS 6FT ABOVE SEABED. (BSAC). H2214/70 23.1.70 NOT LOCATED DESPITE INTENSIVE SEARCH USING TRANSIT AND FISHERMAN'S SONAR. (SCES, ROS DTD 4.3.70). RETAIN AS CHARTED. 29.1.74 NOW CHARTED AS SW 11.5MTRS. NC 2045.NOW CHARTED AS SW 11.1MTRS [LAT]. NC 2045. H2318/74 28.4.76 FOUND BY TRANSIT SONAR IN 1973. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.7MTRS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM EASTWARD. (SCES, HI 62/75). AMEND TO WK 10.7MTRS. - NM BLOCK 980/76. H3847/86 21.3.89 AREA EXAM'D 8.12.88 USING TRISPONDER AND DCS3. NOTHING OF SIGNIFICANCE FOUND. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 366). NCA. SEP 2019/000094901 19.05.19 EXAM'D 8.4.19 IN 5039.790N, 0050.408W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. LENGTH (DEBRIS AREA) 68MTRS, WIDTH (DEBRIS AREA)22MTRS, HEIGHT 1.08MTRS, ORIENTATION 022/202 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1561). AMEND DW TO 10.2MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 19, 2019

Circumstances of loss

EX-ORCA. BUILT IN 1888 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 204 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAZGE BILBAO FOR STOCKTON. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-70. 5 EMN LOST. DISPERSED IN 1992 AND AGAIN IN 1923. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LOWMOUNT wreck located?

The LOWMOUNT wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.79 N,0 50.408 W.

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

The LOWMOUNT lies at a depth of about 10.21 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.79 N,0 50.408 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOWMOUNT?

The seabed around the LOWMOUNT lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the LOWMOUNT sink?

The LOWMOUNT sank on May 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LOWMOUNT discovered?

The wreck of the LOWMOUNT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LOWMOUNT belong to?

The LOWMOUNT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOWMOUNT carrying?

The LOWMOUNT was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the LOWMOUNT?

The LOWMOUNT had a tonnage of 2070 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOWMOUNT?

The LOWMOUNT is classified as a steam ship.

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