Lafonia Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Lafonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 41.395 S,57 50.949 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -51.689917
- Longitude: -57.849150
|
| Wreck Depth |
4.2 m
|
| Water Depth |
6 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LAFONIA |
|
Type
|
sailing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
33 |
| Sonar Width |
7.8 |
| Shadow Height |
1.4 |
| Orientation |
60 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 22, 2013 |
Surveying Details
PREVIOUSLY CHARTED AS FOUL. (DATE & AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H6778/68 13.11.68 DIVED IN 514140S, 575058W. FOUND TO BE A SUNKEN BARGE WITH LEAST DEPTH 14FT. (RN ANTARTIC SURVEY PARTY, DTD FEB/MAR 1968). AMEND FOUL TO WK 2FMS 1FT. - NM 1849/68. 25.5.79 AMEND TO WK 4.3MTRS IN 514123S, 575042W [SAP]. NC 2550. H3740/82 25.11.82 MARKED BY UNLIT ORANGE 40 GALLON FLOAT. (FNW 19/82). H2316/84 9.4.85 BUOY NO LONGER EXISTS. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 226, DTD 10.3.85). H3496/85 2.8.85 BUOY WILL NOT BE REPLACED. DISPERSAL OPS PLANNED. (DQHM STANLEY, DTD31.5.85). NE 2547. H2316/84 17.9.85 EXAM'D 19.2.85 IN 514123.3S, 575041.8W [SAP] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.3 IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. DEPTH CONFIRMED BY DIVER. WOODEN, COPPER SHEATHED HULL IS COMPLETE & UPRIGHT, LYING WITH BOW HEADING E. APPROX 30MTRS LONG & HAS SMALL AMOUNT OF KELP GROWING ON IT. (HMS ENDURANCE HI 266A). NCA. 20.8.09 [WGD] POSN: 5141.397S, 5750.955W. NE 1614. 8.6.10 LOCATED IN 5141.399S, 5750.949W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.5MTRS. LENGTH 31MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 1234). RETAIN WK 4.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 22.10.13 EXAM'D 31.3.13 IN 5141.395N, 5750.949E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.23 IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 33.0MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS, HT 1.44MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. LARGELY BROKEN UP, NO DEBRIS FIELD. (FLEET HM UNIT, HI 1411). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 4.2MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
AN OLD SAILING VESSEL. OWNED BY FALKLAND ISLANDS COMPANY. USED AS A BARGE. SANK AFTER BEING RUN DOWN BY A TUG IN 1945.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 41.395 S,57 50.949 W
Lafonia on Wreck Map
Lafonia Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the LAFONIA wreck located?
The LAFONIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.395 S,57 50.949 W.
How deep is the LAFONIA and where exactly is it located?
The LAFONIA lies at a depth of about 4.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 41.395 S,57 50.949 W.
How deep is the seabed around the LAFONIA?
The seabed around the LAFONIA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the LAFONIA discovered?
The wreck of the LAFONIA was discovered in 1945.
What country did the LAFONIA belong to?
The LAFONIA belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the LAFONIA?
The LAFONIA is classified as a sailing vessel.
General Comments
WOODEN HULL, INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS ENE