RMS Laurentic

191740 mArmed merchant cruiser

LocationOff Ireland

Year1917

Depth40 m

Size14,892 GRT

TypeArmed merchant cruiser

About RMS Laurentic

Sank after hitting two German mines. Carried 43 tons of gold bars, most of which was recovered by Royal Navy divers in 40 m of water. 121 gold bars remain on the seabed.

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