Laertes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Laertes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.701 N,3 43.303 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.161683
  • Longitude: -3.721717
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAERTES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 116.7 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 122
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 13.3
Orientation 99
Tonnage 4541
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 1.25M SSW FROM PRAWLE POINT. (BMVS). GIVES APPROX POSN 501045N, 034320W. 19.11.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 22FMS [40MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2649. H1936/80 29.9.81 LARGE WK EXAM'D 9.4.81 IN 500938N, 034319W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GENERAL DEPTH 62MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 12.5MTRS. ABOUT 90MTRS LONG, LYING E/W. CHART AS WK 49MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/84/45 10.12.84 IDENTIFIED AS 'LAERTES', BELL RECOVERED, IN 500947N, 034330W USING DECCA. LIES NW/SE, WITH BOWS NW. UPRIGHT, STANDING 10MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. (A HILLGROVE, 10.12.84). NCA. H1310/86/12 31.3.86 DIVED ON IN GOOD VISIBILITY. LIES ROUGHLY N/S, ON PORT SIDE AT 80-90DEGS. COMPLETE & INTACT. LEAST DEPTH (DEPTH GAUGE, REDUCED) 48 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. (A HILLGROVE, 31.3.86). NCA. HH091/059/01 3.5.05 EXAM'D 18.7.04 IN 5009.701N, 0343.303W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.6 IN GEN DEPTH 62.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 122MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 13.3MTRS. LIES 099/279 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). RETAIN WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY HAWTHORN LESLIE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN SS CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 350NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR MONTREAL. TORPEDOED BY UB-31. 14 CREW LOST. (WW1SL, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the LAERTES wreck located?

The LAERTES wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.701 N,3 43.303 W.

How deep is the LAERTES and where exactly is it located?

The LAERTES lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.701 N,3 43.303 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAERTES?

The seabed around the LAERTES lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the LAERTES sink?

The LAERTES sank on Aug 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LAERTES discovered?

The wreck of the LAERTES was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LAERTES belong to?

The LAERTES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LAERTES carrying?

The LAERTES was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LAERTES?

The LAERTES had a tonnage of 4541 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAERTES?

The LAERTES is classified as a steam ship.

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