Laura Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Laura Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.082 N,2 59.931 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.384700
  • Longitude: -2.998850
Wreck Depth 13.5 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAURA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 24.1 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 118
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1874
Original Detection Year 1874
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 21.4.1874 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 21.4.1874. DEPTH 46FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 7FMS 4FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND TO WK 13.5MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. RSDRA2025000144244 02.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025, NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 05.03.2025). NFA. RDSRA2025000305099 10.07.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 24.06.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000406726 26.08.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 11.08.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000491080 09.10.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 03.10.25). NFA.
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. SANK AFTER COLLISION ABOUT 250YDS E OF N CUNARD BUOY. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 23.082 N,2 59.931 W
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FAQ

Where is the LAURA wreck located?

The LAURA wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.082 N,2 59.931 W.

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

The LAURA lies at a depth of about 13.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.082 N,2 59.931 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAURA?

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

When did the LAURA sink?

The LAURA sank on Apr 14, 1874.

When was the wreck of the LAURA discovered?

The wreck of the LAURA was discovered in 1874.

What country did the LAURA belong to?

The LAURA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LAURA carrying?

The LAURA was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the LAURA?

The LAURA had a tonnage of 118 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAURA?

The LAURA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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