Laila Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Laila Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 37 N,5 12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.616667
  • Longitude: -5.200000
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAILA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 76 m
Width 10.7 m
Tonnage 1626
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1918
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Surveying Details 17.10.18 M47647 17.10.18 SINKING POSN ABOUT 12M W BY N [MAG] OF MULL OF GALLOWAY. SANK AT ONCE. (BOT WAR REPORT 8/402). NCA. 6.10.18 M015595 6.10.18 SINKING POSN 10M W BY N FROM LOGAN HD. (AP REPORT CDR LARNE). POSN 543700N, 051200W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H3671/72 5.3.73 H3671/72 5.3.73 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. (HMS FAWN, ROS DTD 1.12.72). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX- SAGA & EX- FOSSLI. BUILT 1890 BY WILLIAM DOXFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND WITH TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J.MORK-NIKOLAISEN. PASSAGE CASTRO URDIALES FOR ARDROSSAN. TORPEDOED BY UB-126. (LLWW1 & SII). SANK AT ONCE (MASTER).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 37 N,5 12 W
Laila on Wreck Map Laila Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the LAILA wreck located?

The LAILA wreck is located at coordinates 54 37 N,5 12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAILA?

The seabed around the LAILA lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the LAILA sink?

The LAILA sank on Oct 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LAILA discovered?

The wreck of the LAILA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LAILA belong to?

The LAILA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the LAILA carrying?

The LAILA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the LAILA?

The LAILA had a tonnage of 1626 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAILA?

The LAILA is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks