Luciston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Luciston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 48.012 N,1 18.142 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.800200
  • Longitude: -1.302367
Wreck Depth 7.9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Drying Height of the Feature 4.2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUCISTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.3
Sonar Length 92
Sonar Width 26.9
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 326
Tonnage 2877
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H350/22 17.2.22 H350/22 17.2.22 PORTION FROM STERN TO BOILER ROOM BLOWN AWAY, BEING REMOVED. REST OF WK IS STILL FAST EMBEDDED WITH 20FT OF WATER OVER IT AT LW IN 504800N, 011800W. (SOUTHAMPTON HARBOUR BOARD, 30.1.22 & 10.2.22). CHART AS DWP 3.25FMS MARKED BY LT BARGE WITH 3 BLACK BALLS & 3 FW LTS CLOSE E. - NM 320/22. H8739/23 31.12.23 H8739/23 31.12.23 WK IN 504758N, 011756W. LEAST DEPTH AFTER DISPERSAL AT SHOREWARD END 29FT AND 54FT AT AFTER END AT LWST. LIGHT BARGE REMOVED. (SOUTHAMPTON NOTICES NO.1 13/12, NO.2 22/12, HYDRO 27/12 & TRINITY HO 22.12.23). AMENDED TO DWP WITH DEPTHS 4.75FMS ON FORE END [N] OF WK & 9FM ON AFTER [S] END OF WK, & DELETED LT BARGE. - NM 34/24. H6723/51 1.10.51 H6723/51 1.10.51 DISPERSAL OPS TO TAKE PLACE 170DEGS, 7650FT FROM CALSHOT CASTLE DURING NOV '51 & AUG '52. (SOUTHAMPTON HARBOUR BOARD). NCA. H6723/51 H6723/51 DIVING TOOK PLACE WITH VIEW TO FUTURE DREDGING CONTRACT. (SOUTHAMPTON HBR BOARD). NO DATES GIVEN. NCA. H6723/51 21.8.63 H6723/51 21.8.63 DISPERSAL OPS BY DIVING CRAFT 'WILBETTIE', 170DEGS, 7500FT FROM CALSHOT CASTLE, IN 504757N, 011803W. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 3FMS 5FT [7MTRS] [LAT]. (SOUTHAMPTON HBR BOARD, 20.6.63). BR STD. HH091/090/01 20.6.05 HH091/090/01 20.6.05 LOCATED 1.10.04 BY DCS3 IN 5047.989N, 0118.119W [WGD] USING DGPS. NOT SEEN ON MBES OR E/S. NO SCOUR. GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. LENGTH 89MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS. DCS3 1.7MTRS. LIES 135/335 DEGS. NFS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1090). RETAIN WK 7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 17.3.14 17.3.14 LOCATED IN 5048.012N, 0118.142W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.98MTRS. LENGTH 94MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS. LIES NE/SW. (HMSML GLEANER, ROS FOR HI 1378). AMEND WK 7.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 4.4.14 4.4.14 UPRIGHT, LIES 144/324 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. STANDS 2.5 - 3.0MTRS HIGH ALONG WHOLE LENGTH. (SDC BATHY, HI 1378). NCA. SEP2023/000295329 07.02.2024 EXAM'D JUNE 2020; IN 5048.013N, 0118.141W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.23MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS, LENGTH 92MTRS, WIDTH 26.9MTRS, HEIGHT 4.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 326/146 DEGS. (HI1667A, MST SMB SHACKLETON). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH AND POSITION.
Last Amended Date Mar 17, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-LUCINCITA. BUILT IN 1890 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LUCISTON SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 256NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR BOULOGNE. TORPEDOED BY UB 74 THEN BEACHED. LATER DISPERSED. (WW1SL, LL WW1, DIVE WIGHT & HAMPSHIRE).

General Comments

WELL DISPERSED, BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the LUCISTON wreck located?

The LUCISTON wreck is located at coordinates 50 48.012 N,1 18.142 W.

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

The LUCISTON lies at a depth of about 7.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 48.012 N,1 18.142 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUCISTON?

The seabed around the LUCISTON lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the LUCISTON sink?

The LUCISTON sank on Dec 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LUCISTON discovered?

The wreck of the LUCISTON was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LUCISTON belong to?

The LUCISTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUCISTON carrying?

The LUCISTON was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the LUCISTON?

The LUCISTON had a tonnage of 2877 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUCISTON?

The LUCISTON is classified as a steam ship.

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