Lunesdale (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lunesdale (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 32.819 N,1 23.402 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.546983
  • Longitude: -1.390033
Wreck Depth 63.9 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 35.1 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 2.6
Sonar Length 38.9
Sonar Width 8.8
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 153
Tonnage 216
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1929
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/843/01 22.12.99 EXAM'D 18.6.99 IN 5532.817N, 0123.397W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64.3 IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 153/333 DEGS WITH BOWS 333 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. RELATIVELY INTACT. UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 843). BR STD. 15.6.00 THIS COULD BE LUNESDALE. (R YOUNG, TELECON 15.6.00). SEP 2015/000220786 5.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, WK IN 5532.819N, 0123.402W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.9MTRS, LENGTH 38.9MTRS, WIDTH 8.8MTRS, HT 6MTRS. NFS. (DS22, CEFAS SURVEY 2012). AMEND NDW 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY T DOBSON & CO, HESSEL, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARLTON, OSCAR & YOUNG. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE OF 60 HP, SINGLE SCREW. MACHINERY AFT BY SHIELDS ENGINEERING CO, N SHIELDS. STEEL CONSTRUCTION. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR BANFF. CARGO COAL. LOST AFTER COLLISION.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 32.819 N,1 23.402 W
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FAQ

Where is the LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 32.819 N,1 23.402 W.

How deep is the LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 63.9 meters and is located at coordinates 55 32.819 N,1 23.402 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 12, 1929.

When was the wreck of the LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1999.

What country did the LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY)?

The LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 216 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY)?

The LUNESDALE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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