Lacer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lacer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 50.955 N,0 53.471 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.849250
  • Longitude: 0.891183
Wreck Depth 28.12 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LACER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 14
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1998
Bottom Texture 1,4,17
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH232/720/07 3.4.98 SANK IN 505056N, 005335.5E [OGB] IN 118FT [36MTRS] OF WATER. (MRCC DOVER, TLX DTD 2.4.98). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH232/720/07 14.4.98 LOCATED IN 505056N, 005335E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.7 IN GEN DEPTH 31.5MTRS. (TH, TLX DTD 5.4.98). - NM 1808/98. SEP 2015/000083464 13.2.16 EXAM'D 8.6.15; IN 5050.955N, 0053.471E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.12MTRS, GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. LENGTH 14MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 3.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225. WK BROKEN, ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED, SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND LATER SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. (MRCC DOVER).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 50.955 N,0 53.471 E
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FAQ

Where is the LACER wreck located?

The LACER wreck is located at coordinates 50 50.955 N,0 53.471 E.

How deep is the LACER and where exactly is it located?

The LACER lies at a depth of about 28.12 meters and is located at coordinates 50 50.955 N,0 53.471 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LACER?

The seabed around the LACER lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the LACER sink?

The LACER sank on Apr 1, 1998.

When was the wreck of the LACER discovered?

The wreck of the LACER was discovered in 1998.

What country did the LACER belong to?

The LACER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the LACER?

The LACER is classified as a fishing vessel.