Hms Lawford (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms lawford (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 25.77 N,0 23.833 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.429500
  • Longitude: -0.397217
Wreck Depth 16.1 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY)
Type frigate
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1150
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2022

Surveying Details

H02470/44 29.6.44 ST IN 492540N, 002348W, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.10S, CLOSE W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1452/44. H03041/44 1.8.44 'LANGFORD WK BUOY' FIXED IN 492538N, 002348W, CLOSE W OF WRECK. LEAST RECORDED DEPTH OVER WRECK BY HDML 1001, 38FT. (NOIC ARROMANCHES). NO RECORD OF WK OF THIS NAME IN WW2SL. MOST PROBABLY REFERS TO HMS LAWFORD. H02470/44 16.8.44 WK 6.25FMS [11.4MTRS] IN 492540N, 002348W, BUOY REMOVED. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1826/44. H6873/50 1.2.51 WK 8FMS [14.6MTRS] IN 492544N, 002346W. (FR NM 35/020/50). - NM 181/51. H716/60 11.7.61 INS AS WK 8FMS 1FT ON NC 2613. 28.5.82 SHOWN AS WK 15.4MTRS IN FR WK RECORDS. NC 2656. 25.7.90 SHOWN AS WK 15.4MTRS IN 492547N, 002344W ON FR 6927 [1985 EDN]. WK OF LARGE SS IN 492546.8N, 002342.6W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 15.5 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. WK LIES ON PORTSIDE IN TWO PARTS WITH BRIDGE BROKEN OFF. HT 5.1MTRS ABOVE SEABED. ORIENTATION E/W. (FR WK RECORDS 1987) . NC 2613. 27.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4925.725N, 0023.791W.

Circumstances of loss

DE 'CAPTAIN' CLASS FRIGATE, BUILT BOSTON, USA IN 1943. SUNK BY AIR ATTACK OFF NORMANDY. (SRN).

General Comments

LIES ON PORT SIDE IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 25.77 N,0 23.833 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 25.77 N,0 23.833 W.

How deep is the HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.1 meters and is located at coordinates 49 25.77 N,0 23.833 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 8, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY)?

The HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1150 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY)?

The HMS LAWFORD (PROBABLY) is classified as a frigate.

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