Louise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Louise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.012 S,36 30.44 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -54.283533
  • Longitude: -36.507333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOUISE
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Length 53.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Orientation 50
Tonnage 1065
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5160/51 27.9.51 STF HULK REPD IN 541643S, 363020W. (HYDRO UNIT, FALKLAND ISLANDS). INS AS STF HULK. NE 3597. H7007/58 7.9.59 STF HULK (MAST) SHOWN ON SURVEY [K2069-KT] & H5605/58 E5. NE 3589. H2272/83 24.1.83 HULK MAST IS AN EXCELLENT RUNNING MARK INTO THE COVE, BEARING 271DEGS, 750MTRS FROM KING EDWARD PT LT. (HMS HECATE, HN 30.9.82). ADD LEGEND 'CONSPIC' TO MAST. BR STD. [LATER - NM 3425/85]. H2310/85 19.8.87 EXAM'D 20.1.87 IN 541701.2S, 363027.8W [WGC]. MAST HEIGHT BY THEODOLITE VERTICAL ANGLE 18.5MTRS ABOVE MHWS. WK LIES ON HEADING 237DEGS [M]. (HMS HERALD, HI 277). PLOTS IN 541643S, 363020W ON 3589 [KING EDWARD COVE]. INS AS STF HULK, MAST CONSPIC H60FT. NE 3589. HH691/400/01 21.7.89 VESSEL HAS NOW APPARENTLY CAPSIZED. (I. BARTHOLOMEW, REFERRING TO PHOTO PUBLISHED IN NAVY NEWS, FEB '89). NCA YET. HH691/400/02 24.11.93 MAST NOW COLLAPSED & BARELY DISCERNABLE. (RFA DILIGENCE, HN DTD 2.11.93). DELETE MAST CONSPIC. - NM 4274/93. 22.2.95 WGD POSN: 541700.7S, 363026.4W [CENTRAL POSN]. NC 3589. [LATER WITHDRAWN].
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2008

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. BEACHED AFTER HAVING BEEN USED AS ACCOMMODATION VESSEL & THEN COAL HULK. (HYDRO UNIT, FALKLAND ISLANDS).

General Comments

See Also: 56662 ,56661 & 56666

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FAQ

Where is the LOUISE wreck located?

The LOUISE wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.012 S,36 30.44 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOUISE?

The seabed around the LOUISE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LOUISE discovered?

The wreck of the LOUISE was discovered in 1951.

What country did the LOUISE belong to?

The LOUISE belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the LOUISE?

The LOUISE had a tonnage of 1065 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOUISE?

The LOUISE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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