Laura Security Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Laura security Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 8.942 N,33 15.308 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.149033
  • Longitude: 33.255133
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAURA SECURITY
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 57.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 389
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 1995

Surveying Details

H2289/82 11.5.83 SUNK IN 280925N, 331500E. (ALEXANDRIA NAV WARNING 71/83). INS AS DW. - NM 1381/83. H2289/82 29.7.83 POSN 280935N, 331506E. MARKED TEMPORARILY BY 4 PELLETS. (ALEX. NAV 96/83). NCA YET. H2182/77 30.9.83 NO WK IN 280925N, 331500E, BUT A DANGEROUS WK EXISTS 1M ESE IN 280854N, 331536E, OR 306DEGS 1.3M FROM ROOT OF JETTY [280812N, 331648E]. (MV BIGORANGE, HN 23.8.83). AMEND POSN. - NM 2841/83. H2289/82 20.3.85 LIES BEACHED IN 280900N, 331520E, WITH POOP DECK ABOVE WATER. (EGYPTIAN NAV WARNING 32/85). AMEND TO ST IN AMENDED POSN. - NM 909/85. H2289/82 8.7.85 VESSEL BEACHED IN 14FT OF WATER. (PORTS & LTHO AUTH., EGYPT NM 8/85). NCA. H2289/82 8.11.85 TO BE LEFT 'AS LIES'. (LL, 17.10.85). HH476/410/04 20.1.95 NOT SHOWN ON SATELLITE IMAGE. HOWEVER, SEE OBSTN WHICH DRIES CLOSE W [43235]. (SPOT MULTISPECTRAL DTD 8.7.93). NCA. HH476/410/05 15.3.95 NOT SEEN ON SATELLITE IMAGE, NOT SHOWN ON PHOTOPLOT PG 2162. AMENDED TO DEAD. POSN AMENDED TO 280856.5N, 331518.5E [WGD].

Circumstances of loss

17.10.85 GROUNDED ON CORAL REEF, BROKE UP AND SANK. (LL, 17.10.85).

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FAQ

Where is the LAURA SECURITY wreck located?

The LAURA SECURITY wreck is located at coordinates 28 8.942 N,33 15.308 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LAURA SECURITY?

The seabed around the LAURA SECURITY lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the LAURA SECURITY sink?

The LAURA SECURITY sank on Apr 22, 1983.

When was the wreck of the LAURA SECURITY discovered?

The wreck of the LAURA SECURITY was discovered in 1983.

What country did the LAURA SECURITY belong to?

The LAURA SECURITY belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the LAURA SECURITY?

The LAURA SECURITY had a tonnage of 389 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAURA SECURITY?

The LAURA SECURITY is classified as a tanker.

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