Labrador Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Labrador Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 8.217 N,7 13.738 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.136950
  • Longitude: -7.228967
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LABRADOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122.2 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 4737
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1899
Original Detection Year 1899
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.3.75 SINKING POSN ON MACKENZIE ROCK GIVEN AS 570814N, 071341W APPROX. (P L SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). NCA. H1286/75 19.8.75 NOT LOCATED. (D SLOAN, LTR DTD 31.7.75). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MISSISSIPPI & DOMINION SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 573HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ST JOHN'S, NB, & HALIFAX FOR LIVERPOOL. WRECKED AND BROKE IN TWO ON MACKENZIE ROCK, NEAR SKERRYVORE LTHO. NO LIVES LOST. ONLY A PORTION OF 153 MAIL BAGS RECOVERED. CARGO ALL LOST. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 8.217 N,7 13.738 W
Labrador on Wreck Map Labrador Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the LABRADOR wreck located?

The LABRADOR wreck is located at coordinates 57 8.217 N,7 13.738 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LABRADOR?

The seabed around the LABRADOR lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the LABRADOR sink?

The LABRADOR sank on Mar 2, 1899.

When was the wreck of the LABRADOR discovered?

The wreck of the LABRADOR was discovered in 1899.

What country did the LABRADOR belong to?

The LABRADOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LABRADOR carrying?

The LABRADOR was carrying grain,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the LABRADOR?

The LABRADOR had a tonnage of 4737 tons.

What type of wreck is the LABRADOR?

The LABRADOR is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks