Laura (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Laura (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 55.82 N,4 51.713 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 74 m |
| Water Depth | 78 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | LAURA (PROBABLY) |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 17, 1976 |
| Original Detection Year | 1976 |
| Last Detection Year | 2005 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 22.3.76 22.3.76 SANK IN POSN 096DEGS [T], 12 MILES FROM LIZARD POINT. (LL, 18.3.76). BR STD. 4.7.85 4.7.85 SMALL WK, STANDING 2FMS ABOVE SEABED, LOCATED IN 495547N, 045139W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). CHART AS WK 74.0MTRS. BR STD. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
Circumstances of loss
SPRANG A LEAK AND QUICKLY SANK BEFORE ASSISTANCE COULD BE RENDERED. (LL).
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