Hms Laforey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms laforey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.54 N,1 27.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.925667
  • Longitude: 1.456667
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LAFOREY
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 82 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 995
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 4.3.70 POSITION OF SINKING 505530N, 012730E APPROX. (NHB). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2172/81 11.2.83 NOT SHOWN IN THIS POSN ON FR SURVEY [K9056/6] OF 1981/82. HOWEVER POSN PLOTS ON W EDGE OF SURVEY AREA. 29.6.88 AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE WITH A LOSS OF 58 LIVES. [MINE IS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN BRITISH].

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LAFOREY wreck located?

The HMS LAFOREY wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.54 N,1 27.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LAFOREY?

The seabed around the HMS LAFOREY lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the HMS LAFOREY sink?

The HMS LAFOREY sank on Mar 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS LAFOREY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LAFOREY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS LAFOREY belong to?

The HMS LAFOREY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LAFOREY?

The HMS LAFOREY had a tonnage of 995 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LAFOREY?

The HMS LAFOREY is classified as a destroyer.

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