Laura Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Laura Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.15 N,2 28.453 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.385833
  • Longitude: 2.474217
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAURA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 91.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 3202
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1924
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H8379/24 16.12.24 SUNK 1M SE BY E OF W HINDER LTV. (LLOYDS). INS AS DW IN 512227N, 022736E. H8379/24 TWO MASTS REPORTED ABOVE WATER PRESUMABLY ABOVE WRECK. (LLOYDS & C IN C NORE, TELECON). H829/25 4.2.25 FURTHER REPORTS DANGER TO NAVIGATION AS WRECK IS NOT MARKED. (ANTWERP 24.1.25). H829/25 INS G BELL LT BUOY, OCC.G.10S S OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM ACTION. H829/25 AMEND DW TO WK 8FMS. ERASE LT & BELL BUOY. (BRUSSELS N/M 141). - NM ACTION. H848/26 8.2.26 BUOY MARKING WK HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED BUT LT IS EXTINGUISHED. WILL BE REMOVED WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES PERMIT. (BT CB 203/26). - TNM 276/26. H848/26 9.3.26 CANCEL TNM 276/26. (BELGIAN HYDROGRAPHER, LTR RE LT BUOY). - NM ACTION. H6345/26 4.11.26 SHOWN AS 49FT ON 323 & WK 8FMS ON 1406, 1872. H348/33 20.1.33 SHOWN AS WK 8FMS 1FT IN 512304N, 022850E ON BELGIAN SURVEY [E3514]. NE 1872. H8379/24 20.8.59 2 MASTS ABOVE WATER 3C SE OF W HINDER LTV. (ADMIRAL, CHATHAM, 3.1.25). H829/25 20.8.59 WRECK 49FT IN 512225N, 022741E. (BRUSSELS NM DTD OCT 1925). 9.8.62 AMEND WK 8FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 1872 & NE 1610. 22.5.72 AMEND 512254N, 022910E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 1872. 7.9.72 AMEND WK 14.4MTRS IN 512254N, 022910E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 323. 6.11.81 SHOWN AS WK 14.7MTRS IN 512257N, 022910E [EUR] ON BELGIAN D102 [1979 EDN]. BR STD. H3554/68 13.8.84 NOW WK SW 19.5MTRS IN 512312N, 022832E [EUR]. (OSTEND NM 15/102/84). - NM 2331/84. 6.2.89 OGB POSN: 512307N, 022834E. NC 323. HH342/700/01 13.3.97 NOW IN 512311N, 022832.5E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 5/69/97). BR STD. 28.4.05 SHOWN IN 5123.133N, 0228.462E [WGD] ON BELGIAN D11 [SEP '03 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1872. SEP 2010/000138707 14.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 19.4MTRS IN 5123.150N, 0228.453E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.2010].
Last Amended Date May 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY WALACE SIPYARD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DE LUCA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 303NHP. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS LORENZO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the LAURA wreck located?

The LAURA wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.15 N,2 28.453 E.

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

The LAURA lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.15 N,2 28.453 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LAURA?

The seabed around the LAURA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the LAURA sink?

The LAURA sank on Dec 13, 1924.

When was the wreck of the LAURA discovered?

The wreck of the LAURA was discovered in 1924.

What country did the LAURA belong to?

The LAURA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the LAURA?

The LAURA had a tonnage of 3202 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAURA?

The LAURA is classified as a steam ship.

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