La Salle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
La salle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 29.208 N,2 39.333 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.486800
  • Longitude: -2.655550
Wreck Depth 0.6 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA SALLE
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 146.9 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5879
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details H2083/65 29.6.65 ST IN 492914N, 023949W. (HM GUERNSEY, 8.6.65). - NM 1270/65. H2083/65 5.8.65 POSN 026.5DEGS, 3.43M FROM HANOIS LTHO. NON-DANGEROUS. (TH, 20.7.65). NCA. H2083/65 28.10.65 BLOWN OFF LE BOIN ROCK DURING NIGHTS OF 17/18.5.65. NOW DW (MASTS DRY 5FT) IN 492916N, 023921W. POSN BY HSA. (FSL MEDA, 24.9.65). - NM 2030/65. H3501/66 9.11.66 SAMSON-POST HAS BROKEN OFF AND NOW HAS ABOUT 3FT OF WATER OVER IT. (FSL WATERWITCH, HN 2/66, 19.10.66). CHART AS WK 0FMS 3FT. BR STD. H3501/66 4.9.69 A TWO TON 4 BLADED PROPELLER HAS BEEN SALVAGED BY LOCAL SUB-AQUA DIVERS. SALVAGE OPS BEING CARRIED OUT FROM TIME TO TIME. (LL, 1.9.69) H1271/71 2.11.71 COMPLETELY SMASHED UP AND REPORTED 600FT INSHORE OF POSN. LIES IN 60FT. PROP RECOVERED & FOUND TO WEIGH 4 TONS. (CHANNEL ISLANDS SALVAGE CO). PROBABLY THE SAME WK. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 4929.208N, 0239.333W.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY LUBECKER FLENDER-WERKE A G, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPASS AGENCIES. 5 CYLINER OIL ENGINE OF 3000 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LINCOLN FOR HANBURG. STRANDED ON THE ROCK 'LE BOIN', APPROX 1.5M FROM VAYON BAY, GUERNSEY. (LLOYDS & HM GUERNSEY).

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FAQ

Where is the LA SALLE wreck located?

The LA SALLE wreck is located at coordinates 49 29.208 N,2 39.333 W.

How deep is the LA SALLE and where exactly is it located?

The LA SALLE lies at a depth of about 0.6 meters and is located at coordinates 49 29.208 N,2 39.333 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA SALLE?

The seabed around the LA SALLE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the LA SALLE sink?

The LA SALLE sank on May 28, 1965.

When was the wreck of the LA SALLE discovered?

The wreck of the LA SALLE was discovered in 1965.

What country did the LA SALLE belong to?

The LA SALLE belonged to LR.

What cargo was the LA SALLE carrying?

The LA SALLE was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the LA SALLE?

The LA SALLE had a tonnage of 5879 tons.

What type of wreck is the LA SALLE?

The LA SALLE is classified as a motor vessel.

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