Laura Security

This small 57 metre long coastal motor tanker was built at Karlstad (Sweden) in 1956. She was 441 tons gross, and was fitted with a diesel 5 cylinder engine. She had sailed under various other names; Baltica, Baltic, Niki until she became the Laura Security in 1981 when she was purchased by Malacontas S.A. and registered in Panama.

She ran aground with a cargo of gas oil in heavy weather on a voyage from Suez to Ras Shukier on April 22nd 1983 and was deemed a total constructive loss.

Constructed: 1956 (Sweden)
Wrecked: 1983
Length of ship: 57m (187ft)
Wreck location: near Ras Shukier, Egypt.
Depth range of wreck: surface to 10m.

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The Wreck Today

The vessel sits upright with its bridge out of the water. Many of the hull plates had fallen to the seabed allowing sunlight to stream through its vertical supports highlighting shoals of fish. The strong sunlight afforded by the shallow depths, provides endless photo opportunities. The bow and stern are very photogenic and the supporting fish life is quite amazing.

It is possible to explore the fo’c’sle and engine room - the later being the deepest part of the wreck in only 8 metres. Due to its location, the wreck is blessed by the afternoon sun and the long beams of light shine through many holes in the wreck. Those who are not put off by the lack of depth are well rewarded.

The deck lies in only 6 metres, but all of her valves, piping and other fittings are all still in situ. Shoals of fish find shelter amongst the frameworks.

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