Lullington Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lullington Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.446 N,0 29.278 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.707433
  • Longitude: 0.487967
Wreck Depth 15.9 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LULLINGTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 98.5 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 80
Tonnage 2816
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,17,7,6
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Surveying Details SANK 3 MILES E OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (WW1SL). APPROX POSN 504240N, 003130E FOR FILING ONLY. H4959/73 11.4.75 NOT FOUND DURING BASIC AREA SEARCH. NO CLOSE SEARCH CONDUCTED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). HH100/351/05 24.4.92 POSSIBLE WK IN APPROX 505230N, 002930E USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA YET. HH100/351/07 8.10.93 WK OF 'LULLINGTON' LOCATED IN 504228N, 002927.5E [OGB] USING DECCA. BOTH BELLS HAVE BEEN RECOVERED. A LONG WK REPORTED HAVING A LARGE WINCH AMIDSHIPS. STANDS ABOUT 23FT HIGH AND LIES ALONG THE TIDE ABOUT 080/260DEGS. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (C MARTIN, TELECON 7.10.93). CHART AS WK PA 20MTRS. - NM 3636/93. 19.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. 16.5.00 AMEND TO WK 20MTRS. FIX QUALITY WAS DECCA. HH100/351/22 16.9.05 DIVED IN 5042.447N, 0029.288E [WGD]. (M KEANE E-MAIL 14.9.05). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000209669 28.9.15 EXAM'D 24.9.15 IN 5042.446N, 0029.278E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.9MTRS. (H102; HI1476/003/15, GARDLINE, HI 1477). AMEND TO DW 15.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BANM 5418/15. SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 28.06.15, WK SHOWN IN 5042.446N, 0029.278E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23.7MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 7.8MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2015

Circumstances of loss

MINED 3M E OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BLYTH TO ROUEN. (LL WW1 & WW1SL). WAS ON PASSAGE BLYTH TO ROUEN. (A C CROTHALL).

General Comments

HEIGHT FROM DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 42.446 N,0 29.278 E
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FAQ

Where is the LULLINGTON wreck located?

The LULLINGTON wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.446 N,0 29.278 E.

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

The LULLINGTON lies at a depth of about 15.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.446 N,0 29.278 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LULLINGTON?

The seabed around the LULLINGTON lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the LULLINGTON sink?

The LULLINGTON sank on Feb 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LULLINGTON discovered?

The wreck of the LULLINGTON was discovered in 1993.

What country did the LULLINGTON belong to?

The LULLINGTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LULLINGTON carrying?

The LULLINGTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LULLINGTON?

The LULLINGTON had a tonnage of 2816 tons.

What type of wreck is the LULLINGTON?

The LULLINGTON is classified as a steam ship.

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