Lassell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lassell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 55 N,28 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.916667
  • Longitude: -28.833333
Water Depth 5404 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LASSELL
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 131.1 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7417
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.9.77 SANK IN APPROX POSN 125500N, 285000W. (SEA BREEZES SEPT 77). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY A MACMILLAN & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMPORT & HOLT LINE. OIL ENGINE OF 832NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR SOUTH AFRICA. TORPEDOED & SANK WITHIN 10 MINUTES. (DODS & SEA BREEZES SEPT 1977).

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FAQ

Where is the LASSELL wreck located?

The LASSELL wreck is located at coordinates 12 55 N,28 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LASSELL?

The seabed around the LASSELL lies at approximately 5404 meters deep.

When did the LASSELL sink?

The LASSELL sank on Apr 30, 1941.

When was the wreck of the LASSELL discovered?

The wreck of the LASSELL was discovered in 1941.

What country did the LASSELL belong to?

The LASSELL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LASSELL?

The LASSELL had a tonnage of 7417 tons.

What type of wreck is the LASSELL?

The LASSELL is classified as a merchant vessel.

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