Labud (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Labud (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.878 N,8 35.316 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.064633
  • Longitude: -8.588600
Wreck Depth 100.69 m
Water Depth 106 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LABUD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 72.3
Sonar Width 27.6
Shadow Height 6.21
Orientation 336
Tonnage 5334
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 22.0,,0.7,003
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1310/84/5 27.2.84 H1310/84/5 27.2.84 WK LOCATED IN 510356N, 083510W DURING OFF-SHORE OIL EXPLORATION SURVEY USING DCS3. LENGTH 70MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS, HT 15MTRS. IN GEN DEPTH 115MTRS. (R LEWIS, HYD NOTE, 22.2.84). INS AS WK 100MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000217721 09.09.19 WRECK LOCATED IN 5103.8862N, 0835.3074W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 100.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 107MTRS. LENGTH 65.8MTRS, WIDTH 16.5MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 157/337 DEGS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.7MTRS, SCOUR LENGTH 22MTRS TOWARD 3 DEGS. WRECK IS DESTROYED AND PARTLY BURIED, LITTLE SCOUR AROUND BOW. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, INFOMAR CV1904, H525). AMEND WK 100.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2021/000179868 16.7.21 EXAM'D BY BDC WRECK LOCATED IN 5103.878N, 0835.316W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 100.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 106MTRS. LENGTH 72.3MTRS, WIDTH 27.6MTRS, HT 6.21MTRS, ORIENTATION 336DEGS. (IRISH GOVERMENT SURVEY, RV CELTIC VOYAGER, INFOMAR CV1904, H525). RETAIN NDW 100MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2021

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

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FAQ

Where is the LABUD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LABUD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.878 N,8 35.316 W.

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

The LABUD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 100.69 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.878 N,8 35.316 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LABUD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LABUD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 106 meters deep.

When did the LABUD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LABUD (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LABUD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LABUD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What was the tonnage of the LABUD (POSSIBLY)?

The LABUD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5334 tons.

What type of wreck is the LABUD (POSSIBLY)?

The LABUD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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