Laplace Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Laplace Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 39.729 N,2 16.54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.662150
  • Longitude: -2.275667
Wreck Depth 6 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAPLACE
Type research vessel
Flag FR
Length 92.7 m
Width 11.5 m
Draught 3.7
Orientation 60
Tonnage 1430
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1950
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers UNLIT ISO DANGER SPAR BUOY, 'LAPLACE', CLOSE E
Surveying Details H7794/50 1.1.51 ST IN 483936N, 021638W. (FR NM 40 29 50). H7794/5 12.1.51 WK MARKED BY G BUOY CLOSE E. (FR NM 40 29 50). H7794/50 26.8.58 AMEND BUOY TO SPHERICAL BR CLOSE NE. (FR NM 58 24 12). - NM 1774/58. H7794/50 3.8.60 AMEND TO DW. (FRENCH NM 60 26 50). - NM 1866/60. 10.12.71 DW 137.5DEGS, 0.56M FROM TR ON PTE DE LA LATTE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 3659. 21.9.77 DW IN 483949.4N, 021636.6W. GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 21.6.84 DW IN 483944N, 021626W. SAME NAME. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 3659. H2302/84 8.4.87 WK 7.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. (FRENCH NM 86 51 24 & FRENCH WRECK RECORDS). BR STD. 8.12.97 ISOLATED DANGER BUOY NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6966 [1997 EDN]. AWAIT FRENCH 7155. NCA. 8.10.98 SHOWN AS WK PA 7.5MTRS IN 483946N, 021626.5W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7129 [1997 EDN]. BR STD. HH351/560/004 3.1.05 NOW WK 7.5MTRS IN 4839.843N, 0216.370W [EUR]. ISO DANGER SPAR BUOY, 'LAPLACE', CLOSE NE. (FRENCH NM 05 03 19). [WGD] POSN: 4839.785N, 0216.287W. - NM 1232/05. 18.7.06 [WGD] POSN: 4839.785N, 0216.453W. INVERTED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2006). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2008/00007155 18.7.08 SHOWN IN 4839.79N, 0216.45W [WGD] WITH BUOY ON FRENCH 7155 [2ND EDN JAN '08]. - NM 5333/08. SEP 2008/000095714 3.12.08 NOW WK 6MTRS IN 4839.729N, 0216.540W [WGD]. UNLIT ISO DANGER SPAR BUOY 'LAPLACE' NOW IN 4839.734N, 0216.447E. (FRENCH NM 47/27/08). - NM 7080/08.
Last Amended Date Sep 11, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK WHILST AT ANCHOR BY A MAGNETIC MINE. (FR WRECK RECORDS). A MEMORIAL MONUMENT TO THOSE LOST ON THIS WK IS REPORTED TO BE SITUATED TO N OF SAINT-CAST. (P ADAM).

General Comments

INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 39.729 N,2 16.54 W
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FAQ

Where is the LAPLACE wreck located?

The LAPLACE wreck is located at coordinates 48 39.729 N,2 16.54 W.

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

The LAPLACE lies at a depth of about 6 meters and is located at coordinates 48 39.729 N,2 16.54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAPLACE?

The seabed around the LAPLACE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the LAPLACE sink?

The LAPLACE sank on Sep 15, 1950.

When was the wreck of the LAPLACE discovered?

The wreck of the LAPLACE was discovered in 1950.

What country did the LAPLACE belong to?

The LAPLACE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the LAPLACE?

The LAPLACE had a tonnage of 1430 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAPLACE?

The LAPLACE is classified as a research vessel.

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