Lusitania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lusitania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 2.945 N,1 18.99 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.049083
  • Longitude: 1.316500
Wreck Depth 17.76 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUSITANIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 87
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 174
Tonnage 1834
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1915
Bottom Texture 4,7,17
Scour Dimensions 035.0,,001.0,040.0
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK IN 510240N, 011940E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 393/15. H3849/18 3.3.18 WK IN 510240N, 011940E. NOT VISIBLE. (VA DOVER). H2318/19 INS AS WK 8FMS (1915). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD.. H5824/60 2.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 53FT. (HMS SCOTT, 20.5.60). H2118/61 8.11.61 DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 43, FOUL AT 44FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 78 -80FT. SCOUR DEPTH 86FT. A SECOND, SMALL WK, CLEAR AT 45FT, WAS FOUND APPROX 600FT E OF MAIN WK. (HMS SCOTT, 24.4.61). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 1FT WITH G CAN, GPFL(2)G, CLOSE E. - NM 1176/61. H2698/62 25.3.63 AMEND TO SW 7FMS 1FT, WITH BUOY. NC 1892. H2118/61 26.8.63 CONTRACT PLACED TO DISPERSE WK TO LEAST DEPTH 55FT. (TH, 1.8.63). H2118/61 25.9.63 DISPERSAL OPS IN HAND. (UNDERWATER WELDERS & REPAIRERS LTD, 13.9.63). H2118/61 3.12.63 AMEND TO SW 9FMS 1FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2417/63. 7.9.73 AMEND TO SW 16MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 22.8.78 EXAM'D 25.10.77 IN 510255N, 011905E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.3 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 26MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.3MTRS, LENGTH 84MTRS. LIES 165/345DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. H4199/78 12.1.79 LOCATED DURING HYDROSEARCH TRIAL 10/11.10.78 IN 510254.9N, 011904.5E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.8 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. SONAR HT 8.82MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS, BEAM 13MTRS APPROX. LIES 172/352DEGS WITH BOW N. (HMS BULLDOG, 14 6.12.78). AMEND TO WK 15.2MTRS. - NM 240/79. 23.8.83 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE 'LUSITANIA' FROM MAKER'S PLATE. LIES UPRIGHT WITH MUCH OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE AND DECKS COLLAPSED. (P G WEATHERLEY, 9.8.83). 25.9.86 THIS WK THOUGHT TO BE HAPAG-LLOYD SS PATRIA! PLATE RECOVERED. (MR O'RILEY, TELECON). HH090/711/01/24 24.1.97 EXAM'D 2.8.96 IN 510257N, 011859E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.8, FOUL AT 17.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.8 IN GEN DEPTH 23.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 000/180DEGS. ONE DISTINCT PIECE, PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 711). LEAST E/S DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. AMEND TO SW 16.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091760 12.01.17 EXAM'D 10.09.16; IN 5102.945N, 0118.990E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.76MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 87MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HEIGHT 5.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 174/354 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 35MTRS, 1MTR DEEP, TOWARDS 040 DEGS. WRECK PARTIALLY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). AMEND DW 17.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE 1M E OF FOLKESTONE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO CADIZ. (LL WW1). SUNK BY MINE 1M E FROM FOLKESTONE GATE. (WW1SL). BUILT IN 1834 BY BLYTH SB CO. LTD., BLYTH, WAS MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON TO LISBON. MINEFIELD HAD BEEN LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-5. 7 LIVES LOST. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the LUSITANIA wreck located?

The LUSITANIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.945 N,1 18.99 E.

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

The LUSITANIA lies at a depth of about 17.76 meters and is located at coordinates 51 2.945 N,1 18.99 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LUSITANIA?

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

When did the LUSITANIA sink?

The LUSITANIA sank on Nov 17, 1915.

When was the wreck of the LUSITANIA discovered?

The wreck of the LUSITANIA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the LUSITANIA belong to?

The LUSITANIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LUSITANIA carrying?

The LUSITANIA was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the LUSITANIA?

The LUSITANIA had a tonnage of 1834 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUSITANIA?

The LUSITANIA is classified as a steam ship.

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