Lasker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lasker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 25.899 N,3 36.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.431650
  • Longitude: 3.615333
Wreck Depth 13.8 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LASKER
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Sonar Length 49
Orientation 169
Tonnage 738
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1881
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H6314/50 5.10.77 SW 13.2MTRS IN 512555.5N, 033705.0E [EUR]. (NETH NM 2696/77). INS AS SW 7FMS 1FT. BR STD. HH6217/82 12.2.87 NOW SW 14MTRS. (NETH NM 55/87). BR STD. 5.5.88 NAMED AS 'LASKER' ON BELGIAN WK LIST [1986]. 4.7.88 STILL SHOWN AS SW 13.2MTRS ON NETH 1443 [MAR'88]. ACCEPT NETH NM WHICH STATED AMENDMENT WOULD BE CARRIED OUT AT NEXT SMALL CORRECTION OF CHART 1443. 18.8.89 POSN 512556.9N, 033700E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS 1988). 18.5.11 SHOWN AS SW 13.8MTRS [LAT] IN 5125.899N, 0336.920E [WGD] ON BA 120 [EDN 10 DTD 26.8.10].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS HELIOS. (R VERPOORTE).

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FAQ

Where is the LASKER wreck located?

The LASKER wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.899 N,3 36.92 E.

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

The LASKER lies at a depth of about 13.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25.899 N,3 36.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LASKER?

The seabed around the LASKER lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the LASKER sink?

The LASKER sank on Jul 31, 1881.

When was the wreck of the LASKER discovered?

The wreck of the LASKER was discovered in 1977.

What country did the LASKER belong to?

The LASKER belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the LASKER?

The LASKER had a tonnage of 738 tons.

What type of wreck is the LASKER?

The LASKER is classified as a sailing vessel.