Lasquet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lasquet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 20.3 S,72 15.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.338333
  • Longitude: 72.263333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LASQUET
Type yacht
Flag CA
Length 15.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 2002
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 2002
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details HH505/400/02 19.8.02 50FT YACHT, LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE IN 0520.3S, 7215.8E. TWO WHITE MASTS, STAINLESS STEEL RIGGING, CONSPIC ALL TIDES. STBD GUNWALL CONSPIC AT LW. NOT SALVAGEABLE, PORT SIDE HOLED AND BADLY DAMAGED. (MV PACIFIC MARLIN, HN DTD 8.7.02) PLOTS ON 20MTR CONTOUR LINE, WELL AWAY FROM CHARTED ANCHORAGE ON BA 725. CHART AS ST PA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2002

Circumstances of loss

FERRO-CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, KETCH RIGGED. DRAGGED ANCHOR DURING A SQUALL AND WAS DRAGGED ONTO A CORAL HEAD. NOT SALVAGEABLE, BEING BADLY HOLED ON PORT SIDE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T CHRISTIANSON. (MV PACIFIC MARLIN).

General Comments

FERRO CONCRETE HULL, LYING ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the LASQUET wreck located?

The LASQUET wreck is located at coordinates 5 20.3 S,72 15.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LASQUET?

The seabed around the LASQUET lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the LASQUET sink?

The LASQUET sank on Jun 29, 2002.

When was the wreck of the LASQUET discovered?

The wreck of the LASQUET was discovered in 2002.

What country did the LASQUET belong to?

The LASQUET belonged to CA.

What type of wreck is the LASQUET?

The LASQUET is classified as a yacht.

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