Luisa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Luisa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 9.285 N,5 50.308 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.154750
  • Longitude: -5.838467
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUISA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 103.6 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 3603
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Surveying Details 12.4.18 12.4.18 SUNK IN 500915N, 055015W. (U BOAT TEL, SNO PENZANCE). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 NOT FOUND AFTER DETAILED SEARCH WITHIN 1000MTRS OF REPD POSN. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/78). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY RUSSELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HIJOS DE JOSE TAYA S. EN C. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the LUISA wreck located?

The LUISA wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.285 N,5 50.308 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUISA?

The seabed around the LUISA lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the LUISA sink?

The LUISA sank on Apr 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LUISA discovered?

The wreck of the LUISA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LUISA belong to?

The LUISA belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the LUISA?

The LUISA had a tonnage of 3603 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUISA?

The LUISA is classified as a steam ship.