Luksefjell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Luksefjell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 40.93 N,1 36.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.682167
  • Longitude: -1.609667
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUKSEFJELL
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 83.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2007
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1918
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1961
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H2474/19 9.7.19 H2474/19 9.7.19 WRECK SHOWN IN 434100N, 013630W ON FRENCH WRECKS CHART 10105. H801/61 28.2.61 H801/61 28.2.61 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1889 BY J. LAING, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF170NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OLSEN & UGELSTAD. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR THE TYNE. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 91 IN THE BAY OF BISCAY, 8M WNW OF CAP BRETON. (DODS, KRIEG ZUR ZEE, LL WW1)

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FAQ

Where is the LUKSEFJELL wreck located?

The LUKSEFJELL wreck is located at coordinates 43 40.93 N,1 36.58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUKSEFJELL?

The seabed around the LUKSEFJELL lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the LUKSEFJELL sink?

The LUKSEFJELL sank on Oct 11, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LUKSEFJELL discovered?

The wreck of the LUKSEFJELL was discovered in 1919.

What country did the LUKSEFJELL belong to?

The LUKSEFJELL belonged to NO.

What cargo was the LUKSEFJELL carrying?

The LUKSEFJELL was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the LUKSEFJELL?

The LUKSEFJELL had a tonnage of 2007 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUKSEFJELL?

The LUKSEFJELL is classified as a steam ship.

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