Laura C Anderson (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Laura c anderson (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 42.984 N,0 52.278 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.716400
  • Longitude: -0.871300
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Shadow Height 2.6
Tonnage 961
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 5, 2017

Surveying Details

H5344/17 SUNK IN APPROX 494300N, 005500W. (ADMIRALTY). 21.1.76 SHOWN AS NDW ON FR 6614D. BR STD. H1271/84 25.3.85 SHOWN AS WK 45MTRS [24FMS] IN 494303N, 005212W ON FR 6864 [1984 EDN]. BR STD. 24.7.90 SHOWN AS WK 45MTRS IN 494302N, 005212W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. UNKNOWN IN 494302.2N, 005211.8W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. FIXED BY TORAN. EXAM'D BY E/S & SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 45.9 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. HT 2.6MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590256). NC 2613. 5.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 4942.984N, 0052.278W.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEW ORLEANS TO FRANCE. (WW1SL & LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 42.984 N,0 52.278 W
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FAQ

Where is the LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 42.984 N,0 52.278 W.

How deep is the LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 49 42.984 N,0 52.278 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY)?

The LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 961 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY)?

The LAURA C ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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