Steamship · lost 1918 · Firth of Clyde, United Kingdom
Also known as Maski, Lake Moor.
The steamship Lakemoor, under the command of Lieutenant K J Powers, was part of a convoy carrying war supplies from Newport, Virginia to Glasgow. Onboard were ten officers and fifty-seven ratings, including Lieutenant Kirk Thomas, the second in command. As the convoy passed through the North Channel on 11th April 1918, the German submarine UB-64, commanded by Kapitanleutnant Otto von Schrader, targeted the Lakemoor.
A torpedo strike caused the ship to sink rapidly. Tragically, five officers and forty-two ratings perished, while twenty crew members survived.
The wreck of the Lakemoor now rests in the Firth of Clyde. Her remains are scattered, with notable features including her anchor, cargo remnants, and a triple expansion engine. The wreck was confirmed as Lakemoor in 2024 when divers discovered crockery marked 'USN'.
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The steamship Lakemoor was part of a convoy carrying war supplies, including mine components, from Newport, Virginia to Glasgow. On 11th April 1918, as the convoy passed through the North Channel, the German submarine UB-64 targeted Lakemoor with a torpedo, causing her to sink rapidly. Five officers and forty-two ratings perished, while twenty crew members survived.
Lost 1918, torpedoed during World War I.
The wreck of the Lakemoor lies in the Firth of Clyde, oriented 051/231 degrees. Her remains are scattered, with notable features such as her anchor, cargo remnants, and a triple expansion engine. The identity of the wreck was confirmed in 2024 by crockery marked 'USN'.
This is a war grave, where human remains may be present.
A reference and a starting point, not a dive plan. Plan any dive with a local professional who knows the site and the conditions on the day.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Surface temp | 8.9° | 8° | 7.5° | 8.2° | 10° | 12° | 13.9° | 14.5° | 14.5° | 13.5° | 12.1° | 10.4° |
A further 7 fields were derived from the wreck’s recorded position rather than taken from a source.
Lakemoor is a steamship wreck located off Firth of Clyde, United Kingdom at a depth of 70 metres. The vessel was lost due to torpedoed in 1918. The wreck is diveable.
Lakemoor lies at approximately 70 metres depth, Firth of Clyde.
Lakemoor was lost due to torpedoed on 1918 during World War I, off Firth of Clyde, United Kingdom.
As reported, diving the Lakemoor is rated extreme and is requires advanced technical diving qualifications including trimix certification and extensive deep wreck experience. Minimum certification: Confirm with a local operator. A reference and a starting point, not a dive plan. Plan any dive with a local professional who knows the site and the conditions on the day.
Depth of 70 metres