Luimneach Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Luimneach Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 50 N,9 12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.833333
  • Longitude: -9.200000
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUIMNEACH
Type steam ship
Flag IE
Length 67.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1074
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.1.41 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 475000N, 091200W. (LL WW2) NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 13.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. PLOTS IN OVER 3000 MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NFA. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 200M WNW OF USHANT. (DODS). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1915 BY J.T. ELTRINGHAM & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 174NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIMERICK SS CO. PASSAGE HUELVA TO DROGHEDA. SHELLED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-46 200M WNW OF USHANT. 9 OF 18 CREW LOST. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the LUIMNEACH wreck located?

The LUIMNEACH wreck is located at coordinates 47 50 N,9 12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUIMNEACH?

The seabed around the LUIMNEACH lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the LUIMNEACH sink?

The LUIMNEACH sank on Sep 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LUIMNEACH discovered?

The wreck of the LUIMNEACH was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LUIMNEACH belong to?

The LUIMNEACH belonged to IE.

What cargo was the LUIMNEACH carrying?

The LUIMNEACH was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the LUIMNEACH?

The LUIMNEACH had a tonnage of 1074 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUIMNEACH?

The LUIMNEACH is classified as a steam ship.

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