Lafonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lafonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 18.527 N,1 24.772 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.308783
  • Longitude: -1.412867
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAFONIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 91
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 10.2
Orientation 53
Tonnage 1961
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01137/44 24.4.44 NDW IN 551924N, 012520W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 870/44. H460/67 30.3.67 EXAM'D IN 551855N, 012359W USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR 77FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 168FT IN GEN DEPTH 168FT. SCOUR DEPTH 174FT. SEABED SAND AND MUD. (HMS ECHO, ROS DTD 20.9.66). AMEND TO WK 24FMS. BR STD. H460/23 23.12.71 AMEND TO WK 28FMS. (REWORK OF PREVIOUS DATA). BR STD. 7.6.72 AMEND TO WK SW 13FMS. NE 1192. 14.3.74 AMEND TO WK SW 23.4MTRS. NC 156. H1270/85 14.10.86 PREVIOUS SWEEP WAS CLEARANCE SWEEP ONLY. ACCEPT LEAST ECHO SOUNDER DEPTH OBTAINED BY HMS ECHO. AMEND TO WK 51MTRS. BR STD. HH242/630/05 14.6.99 LOCATED IN 5518.533N, 0124.767W [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 91MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. HT 10.2MTRS. LIES 053/233 DEGS. INTACT. (MV ANTARES, HN DTD 10.6.99 FOR HI 843). AMEND TO WK 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/843/01 30.12.99 EXAM'D 27.5.99 IN 5518.527N, 0124.772W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.9 IN GEN DEPTH 49.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 91MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.2MTRS. LIES 053/233DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SINGLE PIECE OF DEBRIS WITH HT 0.6MTR LIES AT 290 DEGS, 134MTRS. REASONABLY INTACT WK. (GARDLINE, HI 843). RETAIN AS WK 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 26.10.09 DIVED 18.10.09 IN 5518.528N, 0124.764W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 9 MTRS HIGH ON SANDY SEABED. LARGE PARTS OF STRUCTURE STILL INTACT AND UPRIGHT, BUT WK IS QUITE OPENED UP AND FLATTENING OUT. BOILERS NOT SEEN. LP CYLINDER COVER MEASURED AS 63INCHES. (N HUNTER, E-MAIL 23.10.09) NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1911 BY GREENOCK & GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES FOR 249NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE FALKLAND ISLANDS CO. PASSAGE LONDON TO GREENOCK. SANK AFTER COLLISION. (DODS) 23.10.09 COLLIDED WITH SS COMO. (N HUNTER, E-MAIL 23.10.09)

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the LAFONIA wreck located?

The LAFONIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 18.527 N,1 24.772 W.

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

The LAFONIA lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 55 18.527 N,1 24.772 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAFONIA?

The seabed around the LAFONIA lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the LAFONIA sink?

The LAFONIA sank on Mar 26, 1943.

When was the wreck of the LAFONIA discovered?

The wreck of the LAFONIA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the LAFONIA belong to?

The LAFONIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LAFONIA carrying?

The LAFONIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LAFONIA?

The LAFONIA had a tonnage of 1961 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAFONIA?

The LAFONIA is classified as a steam ship.

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