Laurel (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Laurel (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 51.901 N,0 30.012 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.865017
  • Longitude: 0.500200
Wreck Depth 37.24 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAUREL (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 28.7 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 69
Sonar Width 10.8
Shadow Height 4.02
Orientation 135
Tonnage 138
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1920
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 040.0,,,140.0
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2016

Surveying Details

14.8.72 SANK 28M NE 1/2 N OF SPURN POINT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST) POSN 535536N, 003648E FOR FILING ONLY. H4064/85 27.8.86 LOCATED AND EXAM'D IN 535153N, 003030E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 36.8MTRS, FOUL AT 36.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.8MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 56MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING 120/320DEG. (UDI GROUP LTD, HN FOR HI 321A). INS AS WK SW 36MTRS. BR STD. H4064/85 15.1.87 EXAM'D 13.6.86 IN GEN DEPTH 41.7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. (UDI, H 525). NFA. 6.5.04 EUT POSN: 5351.899N, 0030.392E. NE 121. 15.9.09 DATA RE-ASSESSED. PREVIOUS RECORD FOR LAUREL (POSSIBLY) [8964] HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS LISMORE, BELL RECOVERED. (ANDY DOWSLAND, E-MAIL 14.9.09). CONSIDERED THAT THIS WRECK COULD NOW POSSIBLY BE LAUREL AS LIES ON ORIGINAL BEARING GIVEN IN GRIMSBY LOSS LIST. SEP 2016/000053291 12.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5351.901N, 0030.012E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.24MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS, LENGTH 69MTRS, WIDTH 10.8MTRS, HEIGHT 4.02MTRS, ORIENTATION 135/315 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 40MTRS, TOWARD 140 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL, UPRIGHT, BROKEN INTO 3 PARTS. THE CENTRAL SECTION IS FAIRLY INTACT, WITH THE BOW AND STERN DISINTEGRATING AND PARTLY BURIED. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 37MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY COCHRANE & COOPER, BERERLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W CHANT, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 40HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO, HULL. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING AND RETURN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH S TRAWLER STRATHDON. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST & SIBI)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 51.901 N,0 30.012 E
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FAQ

Where is the LAUREL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LAUREL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 51.901 N,0 30.012 E.

How deep is the LAUREL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LAUREL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37.24 meters and is located at coordinates 53 51.901 N,0 30.012 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LAUREL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LAUREL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the LAUREL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LAUREL (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 23, 1920.

When was the wreck of the LAUREL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LAUREL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the LAUREL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LAUREL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LAUREL (POSSIBLY)?

The LAUREL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 138 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAUREL (POSSIBLY)?

The LAUREL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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