Hms Leda (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | distributed remains of wreck |
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Hms leda (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 41.276 N,5 6.764 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMS LEDA (PROBABLY) |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 45.7 m |
| Width | 12.5 m |
| Tonnage | 1071 |
| Tonnage Type | builders' measurement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 31, 1808 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1980 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | H1310/80/31 27.10.80 POSN 514115N, 050642W APPROX. WKGE, CANNON BALLS AND COPPER/BRONZE NAILS FOUND. (T.F. CRIDLAND, DTD 15.9.80). NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 5, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
15.9.80 WRECKED ON BRIGHT MOONLIGHT NIGHT IN MODERATE WEATHER, WITHIN ENTRANCE OF MILFORD HAVEN ON W. ANGLE RKS, DUE PILOT ERROR. (T.F. CRIDLAND, 15.9.80). VESSEL, BUILT 1800, AT CHATHAM DOCKYARD. ON PASSAGE FROM CORK FOR WESTERN APPROACHES. DAMAGED IN HEAVY WEATHER. SHELTER WAS SOUGHT IN MILFORD HAVEN, BUT VESSEL RAN AGROUND IN WEST ANGLE BAY. (SIBI).
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51 41.276 N,5 6.764 W
Hms Leda (Probably) on Wreck Map
Hms Leda (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
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