Laconia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Laconia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 5.89 N,0 2.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.098167
  • Longitude: -0.034000
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LACONIA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 34.7 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 195
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 17, 1911
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1911
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 4.8.72 SANK ABOUT 3M ENE OF SCARBOROUGH HEAD. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). NCA. 15.8.72 POSN GIVEN PA 540805N, 002400E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. SEP 2010/000028141 16.2.10 LACONIA REPORTED BY LOCAL FISHERMAN TO HAVE BEEN LOST 1.5M SE OF FLAMBOROUGH, A QUANTITY OF OIL SEEN RISING TO THE SURFACE AND FISHING GEAR FOUND IN BRIDLINGTON BAY. LOCATED BY FLAMBOROUGH FISHERMAN IN APPROX 5405.890N, 0002.040W [WGD]. (C RACEY, EMAIL DTD 15.2.10) INS AS NDWPA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1900 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GREAT GRIMSBY & EAST COAST FISHING CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS SMITH AND CO, HULL. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING AND RETURN. BADLY HOLED IN PORT BOW IN COLLISION WITH SS LOCH LOMOND IN DENSE FOG. (C RACEY, SIBI & GRIMSBY LOSS LIST).

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FAQ

Where is the LACONIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LACONIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 5.89 N,0 2.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LACONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LACONIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the LACONIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LACONIA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 17, 1911.

When was the wreck of the LACONIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LACONIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1911.

What country did the LACONIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LACONIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LACONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The LACONIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 195 tons.

What type of wreck is the LACONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The LACONIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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