Hms Leandros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms leandros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.566 N,1 37.699 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.709433
  • Longitude: 1.628317
Wreck Depth 15.23 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LEANDROS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30 m
Width 12 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 15.47
Sonar Width 3.36
Shadow Height 1.42
Orientation 348
Tonnage 276
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 047.3,028.8,006.4,048
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7718/18 POSN 514240N, 013732E, APPROX. (MONTHLY LOSS LIST). INS ON CHARTS. - FNM 504B. 28.6.23 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H2457/36 20.7.36 NOT SHOWN ON FAIR CHART. (HMS KELLETT, 1935). H2132/70 28.1.70 NOT FOUND. NUMEROUS SONAR CONTACTS EXAM'D, ALL PROVED TO BE SANDWAVES. NOT ALL INVESTIGATED DUE LACK OF TIME. (HMS ECHO, HI 43/69). 3 CONTACTS IN 514232N, 013742E COULD PROVE TO BE THIS WK. DELETED. BR STD. H3063/69 20.11.70 EXTENSIVE SEARCH CARRIED IN THIS AREA. NO WK FOUND. (HMS ECHO, ROS DTD FOR K5948). H3821/72 29.8.72 DELETE FROM 1975. - NM 1579/72. H2132/70 11.4.79 NOT FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SONAR SEARCH. EXISTENCE DOUBTED. (HMS SOISS, HI 60D/78). HH090/481/01 27.11.90 INTACT WK EXAM'D 13.9.90 IN 514232.2N, 013748.3E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [5 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.1, FOUL AT 15.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.7 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 22.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEG IN OWN SCOUR WITH A PROMINENT SAND PLUME LEADING DOWNSTREAM. A SIZEABLE MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. (NP 1016, HI 481). - NM 3561/90. HH090/996/01 15.1.03 EXAM'D 13.5.02 IN 5142.557N, 0137.702E [WGD] USING DPGS. SWEPT CLEAR 15.4MTRS, FOUL 15.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 2.2MTRS DEEP ALONG WK. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 996). BR STD. SEP 2020/000071530 27.3.20 EXAM'D 2018 IN 5142.568N, 0137.692E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.87MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 11.4MTRS, HEIGHT 2.1MTRS. LIES 166/346 DEGS. NFS. (EGS SURVEY FOR THE THAMES ESTUARY DREDGING ASSOCIATION). RETAIN DW 15.4MTRS. RSDRA2024000221638 19.08.24 EXAM'D 11.4.2024; LOCATED IN 5142.566N, 0137.699E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.23MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 15.47MTRS, WIDTH 6.36MTRS, HEIGHT 1.42MTRS, ORIENTATION 348/168 DEGS. BROKEN BUT INTACT FORE SECTION PARTLY BURIED, AFT SECTION NOT VISIBLE. (HI 1803, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, H525-15037). AMEND DW 15.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2024

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE.

General Comments

BROKEN BUT INTACT PARTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 42.566 N,1 37.699 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS LEANDROS wreck located?

The HMS LEANDROS wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.566 N,1 37.699 E.

How deep is the HMS LEANDROS and where exactly is it located?

The HMS LEANDROS lies at a depth of about 15.23 meters and is located at coordinates 51 42.566 N,1 37.699 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LEANDROS?

The seabed around the HMS LEANDROS lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the HMS LEANDROS sink?

The HMS LEANDROS sank on Aug 6, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS LEANDROS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LEANDROS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS LEANDROS belong to?

The HMS LEANDROS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LEANDROS?

The HMS LEANDROS had a tonnage of 276 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LEANDROS?

The HMS LEANDROS is classified as a trawler.

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