Latona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Latona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.092 N,1 15.257 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.051533
  • Longitude: 1.254283
Wreck Depth 20.51 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LATONA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 66
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 20
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1876
Bottom Texture 5,7,17
Scour Dimensions 090.0,,002.0,045.0
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5824/60 3.3.61 LEAST DEPTH 68FT. POSN BY DECCA. (HMS SCOTT, 27.5.60). H5824/60 14.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 70FT, NO FOUL, BUT CLEARING SWEEP OF 70FT AT A POSSIBLE TOUCH. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70FT IN GEN DEPTH 87-90FT. SCOUR DEPTH 97FT. (HMS SCOTT, 18.4.61). H2698/62 25.3.63 INS AS NDW. NC 1892. 13.2.70 AMEND TO SW 11FMS. NE 1895. 7.9.73 AMEND TO WK 21.3MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 18.8.78 LOCATED 19.10.77 IN 510304N, 011520E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 30MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS. LYING 012/192DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). BR STD. H1310/82/40 22.12.82 THIS IS A VESSEL WITH ENGINE AMIDSHIPS AND THEREFORE NOT ISLAND QUEEN WHICH HAD ENGINE AFT. (P G WEATHERLEY, 11.12.82). HH090/711/01 27.1.97 EXAM'D 14.8.96 IN 510305N, 011516E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 20.7, FOUL 20.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.7 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS. LIES 020/200DEGS. IN ONE PIECE. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 20.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 9.6.00 WK IS A SS OF 1860-1890 ERA. WELL COLLAPSED. (G POUND, TELECON 9.6.00). NCA. 10.7.00 TWO SPOONS WITH NAME 'LATONA' RECOVERED FROM WK. BADLY BROKEN STANDING 2MTRS OFF SEABED. COAL BLOCKS IN FRONT HOLD. STERN ENGINE. (G POUND, TELECON 26.6.00). HH100/351/17 1.11.01 VESSEL DETAILS FORWARDED. SOURCE LL 1876. (T GOODFELLOW). NCA. SEP 2016/000091760 12.01.17 EXAM'D 06.08.16; IN 5103.092N, 0115.257E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HEIGHT 6.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 020/200 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 90MTRS, 2MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 045 DEGS. WRECK LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). AMEND DW 20.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1856 BY J S & J R WOLF IN THE UNITED STATES. HOME PORT LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GENOA. SANK IN COLLISION WITH SS SILISTRA OFF SHAKESPEARE CLIFF, DOVER.

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FAQ

Where is the LATONA wreck located?

The LATONA wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.092 N,1 15.257 E.

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

The LATONA lies at a depth of about 20.51 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.092 N,1 15.257 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LATONA?

The seabed around the LATONA lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the LATONA sink?

The LATONA sank on Feb 2, 1876.

When was the wreck of the LATONA discovered?

The wreck of the LATONA was discovered in 1961.

What country did the LATONA belong to?

The LATONA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LATONA carrying?

The LATONA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What type of wreck is the LATONA?

The LATONA is classified as a steam ship.

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