Luxembourg (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Luxembourg (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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50 11.115 N,5 40.273 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.185250
- Longitude: -5.671217
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| Water Depth |
30 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
71.6 m |
| Width |
11 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Sonar Length |
80 |
| Sonar Width |
15 |
| Shadow Height |
3 |
| Tonnage |
1417 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods,personnel
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 11, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Shells |
| Original Detection Year |
2009 |
| Original Source |
diver |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 28, 2014 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck known as the Luxembourg is located off the coast of the United Kingdom at GPS coordinates 50 11.115 N, 5 40.273 W. Discovered and dived in August 2009, this underwater wreck sits on the seabed with an estimated length of 80 meters and a width of 15 meters. While the wreck retains its overall shape, it is largely collapsed to a general height of 1 meter above the seabed, though the main boiler stands alongside the wreck as the highest point, complete with an attached smaller donkey boiler. Key structural features such as the engine, drive shaft, 4-bladed propeller, and steering quadrant remain correctly aligned and upright. The identity of the vessel as the Luxembourg was confirmed following the discovery of empty 18-pounder cartridge cases from the Western Front scattered around the site, remnants of a cargo previously salvaged in the 1970s and 1980s.
Surveying Details
SEP 2009/000188817 14.12.09 DIVED 3.8.09 IN 5011.115N, 0540.273W [WGD] USING GPS. ESTIMATED LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH BY E/S AND MEASUREMENT. WK RETAINS OVERALL SHAPE BUT IS COLLAPSED TO A GENERAL HT OF 1MTR ABOVE SEABED. ENGINE, DRIVE SHAFT AND 4 BLADED PROP ALL CORRECTLY ALIGNED. STEERING QUADRANT UPRIGHT. MAIN BOILER ALONGSIDE WK IS THE HIGHEST POINT AND HAS A SMALLER BOILER ATTACHED TO IT, POSSIBLY A DONKEY BOILER. CONSIDERED TO BE LUXEMBOURG AS VESSEL WAS CONFIRMED BY DEPT OF TRANSPORT AS CARRING USED 18PDR CARTRIDGE CASES FROM THE WESTERN FRONT. A NUMBER OF THESE EMPTY CASES ARE SCATTERED AROUND THE WK. THE REMAINDER WERE SALVAGED IN THE 1970S/80S. (G J LOCKETT, REPORT DTD 13.8.09). INS AS NDW. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1910 BY CLYDE SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEITH, HULL AND HAMBURG STEAM PACKET CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 142 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDERS. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR NEWPORT. STRUCK MINE FWD AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED BY SS CELTE. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 11.115 N,5 40.273 W
Luxembourg (Probably) on Wreck Map
Luxembourg (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.115 N,5 40.273 W.
How deep is the seabed around the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.
When did the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) sink?
The LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 11, 1917.
When was the wreck of the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2009.
What country did the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) belong to?
The LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) carrying?
The LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.
What was the tonnage of the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY)?
The LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1417 tons.
What type of wreck is the LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY)?
The LUXEMBOURG (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT, COLLAPSED, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER