Leander Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Leander Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 18.249 N,0 6.319 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.304150
  • Longitude: -0.105317
Wreck Depth 44.2 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEANDER
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 96 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 108.6
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 61
Tonnage 2968
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 043.5,,000.2,253.0
Debris Field 006.0,,,285.0
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details TORPEDOED IN 541000N, 000400E, BUT THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK 3 MILES N OF THAT POSN. (PILOT). HH090/730/01 16.12.97 EXAM'D 13.6.97 IN 541816.2N, 000617.4W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.1 IN GEN DEPTH 53.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.6MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. LARGE, WELL DEFINED WK BROKEN IN TWO AMIDSHIPS. DEBRIS IS SCATTERED AROUND THE LOCAL AREA. A LARGE SAND MOUND 120MTRS TO THE NW IS ASSUMED TO BE BURIED DEBRIS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). HIGH POINT AT ONE END CASTS FIRM, NARROW SHADOW. POSSIBLY NETS OR MASTS. INS AS WK 46MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/17 25.4.0 DIVED IN 1998. A LARGE WK SAT UPRIGHT AND INTACT. DECK FILLER SEEN BEARING THE NAME 'TYNE IRON SHIPBUILDING COMPANY'. THIS PLATE GIVES THE VITAL CLUE TO THE NAME, THOUGH BY SHEER SIZE THIS COULD ONLY BE LEANDER OR LINARIA. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 16.06.16 EXAM'D 17.02.16 IN 5418.249N, 0006.319W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.2 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. LENGTH 108.6MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 061/241. SCOUR LENGTH 43.5MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 253 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WRECK APPEARS TO BE MAINLY INTACT, BUT HAS BROKEN UP AT THE CENTRE. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 44MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1892 BY THE TYNE SHIPBUILDING COMPANY, N SHIELDS.OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KALLEVIG & MESSEL. NORWEGIAN FLAG. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 267HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR SAVONA. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-57.

General Comments

Wreck broken midships

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 18.249 N,0 6.319 W
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FAQ

Where is the LEANDER wreck located?

The LEANDER wreck is located at coordinates 54 18.249 N,0 6.319 W.

How deep is the LEANDER and where exactly is it located?

The LEANDER lies at a depth of about 44.2 meters and is located at coordinates 54 18.249 N,0 6.319 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEANDER?

The seabed around the LEANDER lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the LEANDER sink?

The LEANDER sank on Oct 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LEANDER discovered?

The wreck of the LEANDER was discovered in 1997.

What country did the LEANDER belong to?

The LEANDER belonged to NO.

What cargo was the LEANDER carrying?

The LEANDER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LEANDER?

The LEANDER had a tonnage of 2968 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEANDER?

The LEANDER is classified as a steam ship.

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