Laura Anne Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status lifted
Laura anne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 2.213 N,1 28.202 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.036883
  • Longitude: 1.470033
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAURA ANNE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers GREEN CONICAL UNLIT BUOY CLOSE E
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2002

Surveying Details

HH242/520/03 25.6.97 HH242/520/03 25.6.97 FV LAURA ANNE LOCATED IN 520211N, 012818.5E. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 3.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6.5MTRS. GREEN UNLIGHTED BUOY LAID E OF THE WK IN 520211N, 012830E. (TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 17.6.97). HH242/520/03 25.6.97 HH242/520/03 25.6.97 FV LIFTED BY FLOATING CRANE 'GRAY JUMBO'. WRECK OF FV IS INTACT. OBSTN ON WHICH FV SNAGGED HER NETS WAS NOT SALVAGED AND IS ASSUMED STILL REMAINS ON THE SEABED. BUOY REMAINS IN POSN UNTIL WK SITE SURVEY IS UNDERTAKEN. (TH TLX DTD 19.6.97). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH242/520/03 24.7.97 HH242/520/03 24.7.97 WK SITE HAD BEEN SWEPT CLEAR TO 6.0MTRS. BUOY AND MOORINGS HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED. (TH, TLX DTD 18.7.97). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE BUOY AND FOUL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SNAGGED NETS AND SANK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 2.213 N,1 28.202 E
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FAQ

Where is the LAURA ANNE wreck located?

The LAURA ANNE wreck is located at coordinates 52 2.213 N,1 28.202 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LAURA ANNE?

The seabed around the LAURA ANNE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the LAURA ANNE sink?

The LAURA ANNE sank on Jun 1, 1997.

When was the wreck of the LAURA ANNE discovered?

The wreck of the LAURA ANNE was discovered in 1997.

What country did the LAURA ANNE belong to?

The LAURA ANNE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the LAURA ANNE?

The LAURA ANNE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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