Laurium (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Laurium (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 12.438 N,0 49.402 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.207300
  • Longitude: 0.823367
Wreck Depth 14.18 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAURIUM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 41.5
Sonar Width 9.4
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 115
Tonnage 582
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2024

Surveying Details

24.4.18 SUNK ABOUT 1 MILE S OF N RACE BUOY. (GORLESTON CG, TEL). INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL PA IN 531400N, 004600E. 10.2.24 AMEND TO DW. NE 1190. H6841/21 10.11.21 NOT LOCATED. (HMS FITZROY, 1921). - NM ACTION. HH090/593/01 17.1.94 NOTHING FOUND IN LISTED POSN BUT BROKEN WK DEBRIS EXAM'D 29.8.93 IN 531225N, 004930.6E USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.4, FOUL AT 14.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.1 IN GEN DEPTH 17.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.25MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, BREADTH 20MTRS. LIES 112/292 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. RSDRA2024000238839 14.10.24 EXAM'D 04.05.2024; LOCATED IN 5312.438N, 0049.402E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.18MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 41.5MTRS, WIDTH 9.4MTRS, HEIGHT 3MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295 DEGS. HEAVILY DETERIORATED WRECK OF STEAM SHIP. BOILER CLEARLY VISIBLE AS SHALLOWEST POINT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1727 - H525-8612). AMEND DW 14.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J & C DIXON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. MINED. ONE MAN LOST.

General Comments

HEAVILY DETERIORATED WRECK OF STEAM SHIP. BOILER CLEARLY VISIBLE AS SHALLOWEST POINT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 12.438 N,0 49.402 E
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FAQ

Where is the LAURIUM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LAURIUM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 12.438 N,0 49.402 E.

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

The LAURIUM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 14.18 meters and is located at coordinates 53 12.438 N,0 49.402 E.

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

The seabed around the LAURIUM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the LAURIUM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LAURIUM (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 23, 1918.

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

The wreck of the LAURIUM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LAURIUM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LAURIUM (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LAURIUM (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LAURIUM (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LAURIUM (POSSIBLY)?

The LAURIUM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 582 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAURIUM (POSSIBLY)?

The LAURIUM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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