Ft La Prairie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ft la prairie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 25.967 N,0 52.12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.432783
  • Longitude: -0.868667
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FT LA PRAIRIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 7138
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1945
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the FT LA PRAIRIE is an underwater obstruction located in the North Sea off the coast of the Shetland Islands at coordinates 60 25.967 N, 0 52.12 W. Historically reported as a non-dangerous wreck with an approximate position, recent hydrographic surveys including multibeam echosounder data have failed to locate any structural remains at this site. Following a comprehensive review of maritime loss records and modern underwater mapping, the status of the FT LA PRAIRIE has been officially amended to dead, indicating that no wreckage exists at the recorded coordinates.

Surveying Details

22.2.80 NDW PA SHOWN IN 602600N, 005200W. (US P/O DATED 16.10.76). INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART, NO RECORD IN ANY LOSS BOOKS. SEP 2017/000078339 20.12.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2017). (MMT, HI 1512). AMEND DEAD.

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FAQ

Where is the FT LA PRAIRIE wreck located?

The FT LA PRAIRIE wreck is located at coordinates 60 25.967 N,0 52.12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FT LA PRAIRIE?

The seabed around the FT LA PRAIRIE lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the FT LA PRAIRIE sink?

The FT LA PRAIRIE sank on Jun 21, 1945.

When was the wreck of the FT LA PRAIRIE discovered?

The wreck of the FT LA PRAIRIE was discovered in 1945.

What country did the FT LA PRAIRIE belong to?

The FT LA PRAIRIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FT LA PRAIRIE?

The FT LA PRAIRIE had a tonnage of 7138 tons.

What type of wreck is the FT LA PRAIRIE?

The FT LA PRAIRIE is classified as a steam ship.

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