Laura Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Laura Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
12 43 N,16 48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.716667
  • Longitude: -16.800000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAURA
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 82 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1385
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH432/350/01 31.1.90 'SPANISH' VESSEL LAURA AGROUND IN 124300N, 164800W. (LL 20.1.90). 29.1.90 'CYPRIOT' MV LAURA AGROUND IN THIS POSN. (LL 29.1.90). NCA YET. HH432/350/01 21.3.90 REFLOATED BY OWN POWER. (LL 1.2.90).
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2003

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED WHILE ON PASSAGE FOR ZIGUINCHOR. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 43 N,16 48 W
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FAQ

Where is the LAURA wreck located?

The LAURA wreck is located at coordinates 12 43 N,16 48 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAURA?

The seabed around the LAURA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the LAURA sink?

The LAURA sank on Jan 19, 1990.

When was the wreck of the LAURA discovered?

The wreck of the LAURA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the LAURA belong to?

The LAURA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the LAURA carrying?

The LAURA was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the LAURA?

The LAURA had a tonnage of 1385 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAURA?

The LAURA is classified as a motor vessel.