Laju Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Laju Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.064 N,3 16.279 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.534400
  • Longitude: -3.271317
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAJU
Type sailing vessel
Length 49.4 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 556
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1881
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 4.11.1881 DISPERSED BY MDHB OPERATIONS COMMENCED 4.11.1881. DEPTH 36FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 25.3.75 25.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/KF NO 10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG IN 533203N, 031612 ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL. NE 1951. HH091/124/01 10.5.06 HH091/124/01 10.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 9.1MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2006

Circumstances of loss

SUNK ABOUT 0.5M S.S.E HALF E FROM THE BAR LIGHTSHIP AFTER COLLISION.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the LAJU wreck located?

The LAJU wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.064 N,3 16.279 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAJU?

The seabed around the LAJU lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the LAJU sink?

The LAJU sank on Oct 31, 1881.

When was the wreck of the LAJU discovered?

The wreck of the LAJU was discovered in 1881.

What was the tonnage of the LAJU?

The LAJU had a tonnage of 556 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAJU?

The LAJU is classified as a sailing vessel.

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