Lauwerzee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lauwerzee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.735 N,4 42.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.178917
  • Longitude: -4.701083
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAUWERZEE
Type tug
Flag NL
Tonnage 262
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2014

Surveying Details

H01001/40 1.4.60 DUTCH TUG SUNK IN 501042N, 044200W [OGB]. (WW2SL). H3110/72 8.1.73 NOT SEARCHED FOR. TO BE EXAMINED IN 1973. [JUST OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA]. (HMS HECATE, 1972). H3110/72 27.11.73 NOT LOCATED AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH. (HMS HECATE, 1973). H1280/76/31 26.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 501025N, 044204W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DATED 29.1.76 REFERS). NCA. 25.7.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1267 & NE 442. H1310/80 5.6.80 FOUND IN 500915N, 044514.6W [OGB]. (SEE [17564]). (P CORNISH, 17.5.80). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1455). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the LAUWERZEE wreck located?

The LAUWERZEE wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.735 N,4 42.065 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAUWERZEE?

The seabed around the LAUWERZEE lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the LAUWERZEE sink?

The LAUWERZEE sank on Sep 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LAUWERZEE discovered?

The wreck of the LAUWERZEE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LAUWERZEE belong to?

The LAUWERZEE belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the LAUWERZEE?

The LAUWERZEE had a tonnage of 262 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAUWERZEE?

The LAUWERZEE is classified as a tug.

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