Lynburn (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lynburn (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 53.15 N,5 49.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.885833
  • Longitude: -5.817667
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LYNBURN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.6 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 36
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 159
Tonnage 587
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details MINED 0.5M SE OF N ARKLOW LTV. (BMVS). INS ON CHARTS 1787 & 1824A. (DATE AND SYMBOL NOT NOTED). AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW. (DATE NOT NOTED). H5141/53 14.8.53 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1411. H5141/53 4.4.55 DELETED FROM 1824A. - NM 764/55. 13.11.78 AMEND TO USCPA 18 MTRS. NC 1211. H1935/80 8.10.82 EXAM'D 18.10.81 IN 525308N, 054859W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 30MTRS. LYING NW/SE, APPARENTLY INTACT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). AMEND WK 32MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5253.136N, 0549.065W. SEP 2012/000216082 1.11.12 EXAM'D 13.10.11 IN 5253.150N, 0549.060W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.43 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 36MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 159/339 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. NO DEBRIS. (GSI SURVEY CV11_03). AMEND WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY R WILLIAMSON & SONS, WORKINGTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SANINBURN SS CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 87 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY W BEARDMORE & CO LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE CORK FOR WHITEHAVEN. STRUCK CONTACT MINE PROBABLY LAID BY UC-75 AND SANK IN 3 MINUTES. 8 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

PROBABLY INTACT, UPRIGHT, SCOUR NE & SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 53.15 N,5 49.06 W
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FAQ

Where is the LYNBURN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LYNBURN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 53.15 N,5 49.06 W.

How deep is the LYNBURN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LYNBURN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 52 53.15 N,5 49.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LYNBURN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LYNBURN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the LYNBURN (PROBABLY) sink?

The LYNBURN (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LYNBURN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LYNBURN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LYNBURN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LYNBURN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LYNBURN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LYNBURN (PROBABLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the LYNBURN (PROBABLY)?

The LYNBURN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 587 tons.

What type of wreck is the LYNBURN (PROBABLY)?

The LYNBURN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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