Laconia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Laconia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 8.913 N,0 0.705 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.148550
  • Longitude: -0.011750
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LACONIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 195
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 17, 1911
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1911
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published other losses
Surveying Details 4.8.72 SANK ABOUT 3 MILES ENE OF SCARBOROUGH HEAD. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 540805N, 002400E FOR FILING ONLY. NOT CONSIDERED TO EXIST IN THIS POSN. AMENDED TO DEAD. POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 540854N, 000036W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) SEP 2016/00007250 23.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 24, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING AND RETURN. SANK AFER COLLISION WITH SS LOCH LOMOND. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST & SIBI).

General Comments

See Also: 6499

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FAQ

Where is the LACONIA wreck located?

The LACONIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 8.913 N,0 0.705 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LACONIA?

The seabed around the LACONIA lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the LACONIA sink?

The LACONIA sank on May 17, 1911.

When was the wreck of the LACONIA discovered?

The wreck of the LACONIA was discovered in 1911.

What country did the LACONIA belong to?

The LACONIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LACONIA?

The LACONIA had a tonnage of 195 tons.

What type of wreck is the LACONIA?

The LACONIA is classified as a trawler.

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