Aida Lauro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aida lauro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.24 N,5 42.033 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.137333
  • Longitude: -5.700550
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AIDA LAURO
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 125.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4538
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,granular or powdery material,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1937
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.2.71 3.2.71 WRECKED AT CASTLE PT, ST JUST, CORNWALL. (DODS). POSN 500800N, 054230W FOR FILING ONLY. 5.3.01 5.3.01 LIES IN 5008.240N, 0542.033W [WGD]. WELL BROKEN UP, THE ENGINE BLOCK IS THE HIGHEST PART. STANDS 3.5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. (K HEATH, TELECON). NCA. STS. 13.12.11 13.12.11 NOT LOCATED 12.12.10 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-TREHARRIS, EX-RADONR. BUILT IN 1923 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO., STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED BY A LAURO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 425 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR HULL. STRANDED IN DENSE FOG. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the AIDA LAURO wreck located?

The AIDA LAURO wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.24 N,5 42.033 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AIDA LAURO?

The seabed around the AIDA LAURO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the AIDA LAURO sink?

The AIDA LAURO sank on Jul 1, 1937.

When was the wreck of the AIDA LAURO discovered?

The wreck of the AIDA LAURO was discovered in 1937.

What country did the AIDA LAURO belong to?

The AIDA LAURO belonged to IT.

What cargo was the AIDA LAURO carrying?

The AIDA LAURO was carrying foodstuffs: solid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,granular or powdery material,grain.

What was the tonnage of the AIDA LAURO?

The AIDA LAURO had a tonnage of 4538 tons.

What type of wreck is the AIDA LAURO?

The AIDA LAURO is classified as a steam ship.

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