Lucent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lucent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.448 N,4 38.801 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.024133
  • Longitude: -4.646683
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUCENT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 6
Tonnage 1409
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 20M E FROM THE LIZARD. (WW1SL). GIVES APPROX POSN 495735N, 045202W. H2537/28 SUNK 500230N, 043630W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3110/72 & H4741/72 27.11.73 WK LOCATED IN 500124.1N, 043843.5W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 66.0MTRS IN 72.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. GOOD FIRM E/S & SONAR CONTACT IN FLAT BOTTOMED AREA. (HMS HECATE, 1973). CHART AS WK 66MTRS [36FMS] & DELETE USC PA 30FMS ABOUT 1M S. - NM 2433/73 H3193/70 15.7.74 WK IN 500124.1N, 043843.5W [OGB] USING DECCA, STATED TO BE 30FT HIGH. (C WILLIAMS). CONSIDER HEIGHT INCORRET. NCA. H1280/76/31 25.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 500132N, 043844W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DATED 29.1.76). NCA. HH100/351/21 17.5.04 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH TO THE TOP OF THE ONE LARGE BOILER WHICH IS THE HIGHEST POINT. BROKEN, COLLAPSING OUTWARDS AND SINKING INTO THE SEABED. LIES STERN N WITH SINGLE PROP AND PROPSHAFT. OF THE MIDSHIPS SECTION ONLY A FEW PLATES REMAINS, PLUS A CARGO OF LARGE RUBBER RINGS, ABOUT THE SIZE OF TYRES. SOME OLD TRAWL NETTING IS SNAGGED MIDSHIPS. SKELETON OF A DONKEY SEEN BY K COOMBES. (M ADES, EMAIL DTD 17.5.04). NCA. HH091/059/01 4.4.05 EXAM'D 12.8.04 IN 5001.448N, 0438.801W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.3 IN GEN DEPTH 71.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 006/186 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. COLLAPSED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). RETAIN WK 66MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.8.07 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A WW1 SS. CARGO OF RAILWAY TYRES. (G POUND, TELECON). NCA. RSDRA2024000232953 30.10.24 WRECK DIVED IN POSN. WRECK IDENTIFIED AS �SS LUCENT� FROM MAKER�S PLATE. WK ID [17365] IDENTIFIED AS 'SS FOYLEMORE'. (MCA RECEIVER OF WRECK EMAIL, DTD 08.08.24). UPDATE OBJNAM FROM 'FOYLEMOREE (POSSIBLY)' TO �LUCENT� AND TRANSFER RELEVANT ATTRIBUTES FROM CURRENT 'LUCENT' WK ID [68412] TO THIS WRECK. TRANSFER 'FOYLEMORE' ATTRIBUTES FROM THIS WRECK TO WK ID [17365].
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1879 BY BARTRAM HASWELL & CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J WESTOLL. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 167NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ST MALO. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY UC-66 20M E OF THE LIZARD. (LL WW1, WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

LIES STERN N, COLLAPSING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 1.448 N,4 38.801 W
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FAQ

Where is the LUCENT wreck located?

The LUCENT wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.448 N,4 38.801 W.

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

The LUCENT lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.448 N,4 38.801 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUCENT?

The seabed around the LUCENT lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the LUCENT sink?

The LUCENT sank on Feb 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LUCENT discovered?

The wreck of the LUCENT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LUCENT belong to?

The LUCENT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUCENT carrying?

The LUCENT was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the LUCENT?

The LUCENT had a tonnage of 1409 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUCENT?

The LUCENT is classified as a steam ship.

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