Laos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Laos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 16.201 N,2 37.853 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.270017
  • Longitude: -2.630883
Wreck Depth -0.3 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAOS
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1907
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details 1907 WK IN 471612N, 023750W. (PARIS NM 52 317 07). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BA 2353. H2180/10 BUOY ESTABLISHED TO MARK WK. SHOWN AS WK ON FRENCH WK CHART 10103[11-19]. NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104[XII-21]. H2966/22 18.5.22 DELETE WK & BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SEE WK 'COUPE DE BRETAGNE'. BR STD. H2440/23 WK OF 'LAOS' IN 471615N, 023745W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). H2590/23 10.4.23 ST IN 471618N, 023745W MARKED BY CON BUOY 121DEGS, 2.5C FROM WK. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). - NM 648/23. H1721/25 11.3.25 BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 427/25). - NM 803/25. H6067/56 16.2.66 SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 4882 & FRENCH 4902. NC 3216. 22.10.75 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 4902. BR STD. 10.6.80 SHOWN AS WK 0.0MTRS, DRIES, ON FRENCH 4902. CHART AS DW (AWASH). NE 3216. 19.11.85 WK 0.0MTRS IN 471615.5N, 023746.3W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2353. 28.2.89 POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 7MTRS BY E/S. EXAM'D 1971. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572021). 25.3.96 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 0.6MTRS, IN 471615.5N, 023746W ON FRENCH 7395 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. HH353/480/05 14.12.99 NOW ST, DRIES 0.3MTRS, IN 4716.300N, 0237.800W. (FRENCH NM 99 48 27). BR STD. 25.7.01 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 0.6MTRS, IN 4716.200N, 0237.855W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7145 [2001 EDN][LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. SEP 2008/000048875 30.9.08 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7076 [NC 2008, 1:350,000]. NCA. 14.5.14 [WGD] POSN: 4716.201N, 0237.853E. SEP 2016/000187414 11.11.16 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 0.3MTRS IN 4716.201N, 0237.853W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7395 [ED 3, DTD 2016]. AMEND TO DRIES 0.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2017
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FAQ

Where is the LAOS wreck located?

The LAOS wreck is located at coordinates 47 16.201 N,2 37.853 W.

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

The LAOS lies at a depth of about -0.3 meters and is located at coordinates 47 16.201 N,2 37.853 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAOS?

The seabed around the LAOS lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LAOS discovered?

The wreck of the LAOS was discovered in 1907.

What type of wreck is the LAOS?

The LAOS is classified as a steam ship.