Lagaholm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lagaholm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 33.968 N,5 10.081 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.566133
  • Longitude: -5.168017
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAGAHOLM
Type motor vessel
Flag SE
Length 101.9 m
Width 14.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2818
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the merchant vessel Lagaholm is located off the west coast of Scotland, northeast of the Isle of Islay, at the precise coordinates 59 33.968 N, 5 10.081 W. Originally recorded as a sinking position from April 1996, this underwater obstruction consists of the remains of the ship which suffered a casualty during the Second World War. The site is identified in hydrographic records as a non-dangerous wreck, though it remains a significant point of interest for maritime charting. The structural integrity of the wreck is classified as well broken, typical of a steel vessel that has rested on the seabed for several decades. Researchers and mariners can find the obstruction marked on standard nautical charts at this location near the Scottish coast.

Surveying Details

4.4.96 SINKING POSN 593400N, 051000W. (WW2SL). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY M V ERIKSBERGS, GOTHENBERG. OIL ENGINE OF 355 HP, SINGLE SCREW. ON PASSAGE FROM BALTIMORE AND NEW YORK FOR GOTHENBURG AND MALMO. TORPEDOED, SET ON FIRE AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-22.

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FAQ

Where is the LAGAHOLM wreck located?

The LAGAHOLM wreck is located at coordinates 59 33.968 N,5 10.081 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAGAHOLM?

The seabed around the LAGAHOLM lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the LAGAHOLM sink?

The LAGAHOLM sank on Mar 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LAGAHOLM discovered?

The wreck of the LAGAHOLM was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LAGAHOLM belong to?

The LAGAHOLM belonged to SE.

What cargo was the LAGAHOLM carrying?

The LAGAHOLM was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the LAGAHOLM?

The LAGAHOLM had a tonnage of 2818 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAGAHOLM?

The LAGAHOLM is classified as a motor vessel.

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