Lucerne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lucerne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.511 N,0 16.886 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.558517
  • Longitude: 0.281433
Wreck Depth 10.1 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUCERNE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 34.3 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 18
Sonar Width 7.4
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 90
Tonnage 198
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1931
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7546/31 22.10.31 H7546/31 22.10.31 SUNK WITH BOTH MASTS SHOWING AT LW 2.4CABLES WEST OF HUMBER LT VESSEL. MARKED BY LT BUOY. (THNM 55/31). - NM 2000(T)/31. H7546/31 20.6.32 H7546/31 20.6.32 WK DISPERSED TO 37FT. (HCB 15.6.32). INS AS WK 6FMS 1FT. - NM 1020/32. H6450/68 5.12.68 H6450/68 5.12.68 EXAM'D 7.6.68 IN 533332N, 001656E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36FT IN GEN DEPTH 38-39FT. SCOUR DEPTH 41FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI39/68). H2395/73 9.1.74 H2395/73 9.1.74 EXAM'D IN 533330N, 001654E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 12.2MTRS. WK OF SMALL EXTENT LYING NE/SW. 40MTRS LONG. (HMS ENTERPRISE, K6826/2). AMEND TO WK 10.4MTRS. BR STD. 1.2.74 1.2.74 SHOWN AS SW 10.4MTRS. NC 109. H1270/84 2.12.86 H1270/84 2.12.86 AMENDED TO WK 10.4MTRS. WRECK NOT SWEPT. BR STD. 3.9.13 3.9.13 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5333.511N, 0016.886E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.14 IN GEN DEPTH 12.1MTRS. LENGTH 18.0MTRS, WIDTH 7.4MTRS, HT 1.96MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP WITH SOME CLEARLY DEFINED FEATURES. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). AMEND WK 10.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY COCHRANE & COOPER LTD, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C DOBSON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D C HOLMES & CO, HULL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH 'ST REPERIO' OF GRIMSBY NEAR SPURN LV.

General Comments

BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.511 N,0 16.886 E
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FAQ

Where is the LUCERNE wreck located?

The LUCERNE wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.511 N,0 16.886 E.

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

The LUCERNE lies at a depth of about 10.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.511 N,0 16.886 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LUCERNE?

The seabed around the LUCERNE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the LUCERNE sink?

The LUCERNE sank on Oct 20, 1931.

When was the wreck of the LUCERNE discovered?

The wreck of the LUCERNE was discovered in 1931.

What country did the LUCERNE belong to?

The LUCERNE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LUCERNE?

The LUCERNE had a tonnage of 198 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUCERNE?

The LUCERNE is classified as a trawler.

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