Luna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Luna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.249 N,5 43.361 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.120817
  • Longitude: -5.722683
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUNA
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Length 55.6 m
Width 9.7 m
Draught 5.6
Tonnage 846
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1903
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 5.3.01 5.3.01 LIES IN 5007.249N, 0543.361W [WGD]. WELL BROKEN UP. BROKEN UP GLASS AND CHINA CAN BE FOUND. LIES IN 6 TO 14MTRS. (K HEATH, TELECON 5.3.01). STS. NCA. 10.1.12 10.1.12 NOT WITHIN NAVIGABLE AREA. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1885 BY GERMANIA-WERFT, KIEL AS A BARQUE. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR WELLINGTON. GENERAL CARGO. LOST FORETOPMAST AND OTHER GEAR AND WAS DRIVEN ASHORE. CREW OF 17 LOST. LARGE QUANTITIES OF SPIRITS, BRUSHES, SOAP, CANDLES, TINS OF BEEF, BOTTLES AND OTHER GENERAL CARGO CAME ASHORE. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LUNA wreck located?

The LUNA wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.249 N,5 43.361 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUNA?

The seabed around the LUNA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the LUNA sink?

The LUNA sank on Mar 1, 1903.

When was the wreck of the LUNA discovered?

The wreck of the LUNA was discovered in 2001.

What country did the LUNA belong to?

The LUNA belonged to DE.

What cargo was the LUNA carrying?

The LUNA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the LUNA?

The LUNA had a tonnage of 846 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUNA?

The LUNA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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