Luffness Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Luffness Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 5.341 N,2 1.48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.089017
  • Longitude: -2.024667
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUFFNESS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.5 m
Width 7.1 m
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 45
Tonnage 254
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1958
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0070.0,,002.6,
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Luffness is an intact and upright underwater wreck located off the coast of Aberdeen, Scotland, near the North Sea. The precise coordinates of the wreck are 57 05.341 N, 02 01.480 W. Originally stranded in Aberdeen Harbour in February 1958, the vessel was towed out to sea and sunk in May 1958. Modern hydrographic surveys confirm the wreck lies at a least depth of 39 meters in a general depth of 45 meters. Structural descriptions from surveys note the wreck has a length of 41 meters, a width of 19 meters, a height of 6 meters, and produces a strong magnetic anomaly.

Surveying Details

H731/58 14.2.58 STRANDED IN ABERDEEN HARBOUR ENTRANCE CLOSE TO NORTH PIER BUT CLEAR OF CHANNEL. POSN 570841N, 020344W. (HR MASTER). H731/58 22.5.58 TOWED OUT TO SEA AND SUNK IN AMENDED POSN 570530N, 020100W. (HR MASTER). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 6.11.72 AMEND TO WK USC 15FMS. NE 1407. (TONNAGE KNOWN). 8.3.73 AMEND TO WK USC 28MTRS. NC 210. (TONNAGE KNOWN). HH0891/155/01 1.3.10 SEP 2010/000098684 EXAM'D 14.8.09 IN 5705.341N, 0201.480W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.03 IN GEN DEPTH 45.0MTRS. SCOUR 2.55 DEGS DEEP. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 6.0MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). INTACT, UPRIGHT, ?BOWS SW. SCOUR RUNS 020/200 DEGS FOR UP TO 70MTRS. AMEND WK 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-WHITE PIONEER, EX-MARY WHITE. BUILT IN 1935 BY J LEWIS & SONS LTD. ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEWHAVEN TRAWLING CO, GRANTON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. STRANDED IN ABERDEEN HARBOUR ENTRANCE, CLOSE TO NORTH PIER. WAS LATER TOWED OUT TO SEA AND SUNK. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOW SW, SCOUR RUNS 020/200DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the LUFFNESS wreck located?

The LUFFNESS wreck is located at coordinates 57 5.341 N,2 1.48 W.

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

The LUFFNESS lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 57 5.341 N,2 1.48 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUFFNESS?

The seabed around the LUFFNESS lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the LUFFNESS sink?

The LUFFNESS sank on Jan 21, 1958.

When was the wreck of the LUFFNESS discovered?

The wreck of the LUFFNESS was discovered in 1958.

What country did the LUFFNESS belong to?

The LUFFNESS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LUFFNESS?

The LUFFNESS had a tonnage of 254 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUFFNESS?

The LUFFNESS is classified as a trawler.

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