Lappe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lappe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 29.264 N,13 12.188 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.487733
  • Longitude: -13.203133
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAPPE
Type tanker
Flag SL
Length 31.7 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 165
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.1.77 5.1.77 SANK IN 082918N, 131206W APPROX. (LL, 24.12.76). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH426/410/02 5.8.02 HH426/410/02 5.8.02 REMAINS OF STRANDED WK VISIBLE. (HMS ARGYLL, PHOTOS DTD 2000) CHART BRANCH DECISION TO CHART AS ST PA IN 0829.264N, 1312.188W [WGD]. NE 614.
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2004

Circumstances of loss

24.12.76 SANK AT HER ANCHORAGE IN CLINE BAY, CLOSE TO SHORE. CAUSE NOT KNOWN, BUT BELEIVED THAT A SEACOCK HAD BEEN STOLEN. WRITTEN OFF AS SCRAP BY OWNERS. (LL, 24.12.76)

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FAQ

Where is the LAPPE wreck located?

The LAPPE wreck is located at coordinates 8 29.264 N,13 12.188 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAPPE?

The seabed around the LAPPE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LAPPE discovered?

The wreck of the LAPPE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the LAPPE belong to?

The LAPPE belonged to SL.

What was the tonnage of the LAPPE?

The LAPPE had a tonnage of 165 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAPPE?

The LAPPE is classified as a tanker.

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