Mountain Laurel (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mountain laurel (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 18.768 N,6 53.713 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.312800
  • Longitude: -6.895217
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 53.2 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 5.9
Sonar Length 143
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 45
Tonnage 705
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

UKHO Survey Details for underwater wreck MOUNTAIN LAUREL POSSIBLY located at coordinates 55 18.768 N, 6 53.713 W off the coast of Northern Ireland. Wreck details include general depth of 60 meters, least depth of 56.95 meters, length of 143 meters, width of 23 meters, and height of 2.6 meters. The obstruction lies oriented at 145/215 degrees, appears spread out with cargo scattered, and was located using DGPS during surveys conducted between 1999 and 2005.

Surveying Details

1.7.18 1.7.18 SUNK IN PA 552000N, 065400W. (AP REPORT). 18.8.53 18.8.53 INS AS NDWPA. NC F6629. H2265/73 13.6.73 H2265/73 13.6.73 INS AS USCPA 40MTRS. NC 2811. 27.4.07 27.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5518.768N, 0653.713W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. LENGTH 143MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 145/215 DEGS. APPARENTLY SPREAD OUT. COULD BE THIS ITEM WITH CARGO SCATTERED. AMEND WK 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 56.95MTRS. (GSI). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1865 BY R WILLIAMSON & SON LTD, HARRINGTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ACTIES MOUNTAIN LAUREL. PASSAGE BARROW-IN-FURNESS FOR SEYDISJGORD. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE, ABANDONED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (SII).

General Comments

LINEAR CONTACT, CURVED TO S AT S END, ?SPREAD OUT CARGO

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FAQ

Where is the MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 18.768 N,6 53.713 W.

How deep is the MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 55 18.768 N,6 53.713 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 22, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY)?

The MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 705 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY)?

The MOUNTAIN LAUREL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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