Lunan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Lunan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.829 N,3 10.476 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.447150
  • Longitude: -3.174600
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUNAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 363
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1942
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H02394/41 26.7.41 DW IN 512648N, 031024W. (MSG, F.O. I/C CARDIFF). NM 1753/41 H02394/41 4.5.42 WK REMOVED. (LTR, DOCK MANAGER CARDIFF). - NM 917/42. AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2007

Circumstances of loss

ONE BOILER, 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE ELY FOR PORTISHEAD. SUNK BY A GERMAN WEAPON, POSSIBLY A MINE. LATER DISPERSED WITH EXPLOSIVES AND SALVAGED. 5 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LUNAN wreck located?

The LUNAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.829 N,3 10.476 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUNAN?

The seabed around the LUNAN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the LUNAN sink?

The LUNAN sank on Jul 4, 1941.

When was the wreck of the LUNAN discovered?

The wreck of the LUNAN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the LUNAN belong to?

The LUNAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUNAN carrying?

The LUNAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LUNAN?

The LUNAN had a tonnage of 363 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUNAN?

The LUNAN is classified as a steam ship.

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