MV Lucy 1967

Dutch Coaster

N50.44.27 W005.16.33

The Lucy was a Dutch Trawler carrying a cargo of calcium carbide       when she ran aground and drifted to a position north of skomer island where she sank in 40m of water on 14th February 1967.

Her captain and crew of 7 abandoned ships to avoid her toxic cargo used to make acetylene gas.

The following images is showing the engine room access and life on the mast taken by Steve Clarkson in the 70’s. The spare bronze propeller was visible in the 70’s but has since been recovered by divers.
The wreck is upright in 40m of water but is mostly very dark

DETAILS

 

Builder:

Smit E. J. & Zonen, Westerbroek

Built

1964

Tonnage: 

459  grt

Dimensions : 

51.2 x 8.5 x 2.8 m

Material: 

steel

Engine: 

diesel engine

Power: 

360  b.h.p.

Speed: 

10  knots

Yard no.: 

772

IMO/Off. no.: 

6402016