Our Lorraine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Our lorraine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 6.226 N,0 11.748 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.103767
  • Longitude: 0.195800
Wreck Depth 48.57 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OUR LORRAINE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 16.8 m
Width 4.9 m
Sonar Length 15.2
Sonar Width 11.9
Shadow Height 1.54
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1975
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4507/70 16.9.75 SANK 10MILES EAST BY SOUTH FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. LATER POSN: SANK IN 540612N, 001218E. POSN BY DECCA. SUNK IN 26 FATHOMS. (FLAMBOROUGH CG, TLX DTD 9/10.9.75, TH TLX DTD 10.9.75). INS AS USC 21FMS OR 38MTRS. BR STD. H5084/77 24.3.80 EXAM'D 28.11.79 IN 540613N,001152E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.2 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS, LENGTH 15MTRS. LYING 045/225 DEG ON SMOOTH GRAVEL. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 4.10.16 EXAM'D 10.3.16; IN 5406.226N, 0011.748E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.57MTRS, GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 15.2MTRS, WIDTH 11.9MTRS, HT 1.54MTRS, ORIENTATION 090/270 DEGS. NIL MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1473, H525_6486). AMEND NDW 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BROKE DOWN AND MADE WATER 12 MILES OFF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. ALL CREW TAKEN OFF. TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK 10 MILES EAST BY SOUTH FLAMBOROUGH HEAD.

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FAQ

Where is the OUR LORRAINE wreck located?

The OUR LORRAINE wreck is located at coordinates 54 6.226 N,0 11.748 E.

How deep is the OUR LORRAINE and where exactly is it located?

The OUR LORRAINE lies at a depth of about 48.57 meters and is located at coordinates 54 6.226 N,0 11.748 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OUR LORRAINE?

The seabed around the OUR LORRAINE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the OUR LORRAINE sink?

The OUR LORRAINE sank on Sep 9, 1975.

When was the wreck of the OUR LORRAINE discovered?

The wreck of the OUR LORRAINE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the OUR LORRAINE belong to?

The OUR LORRAINE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the OUR LORRAINE?

The OUR LORRAINE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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