Leda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Leda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 32.605 N,3 0.638 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.543417
  • Longitude: 3.010633
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEDA
Type carrier
Length 59.7 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 57.7
Sonar Width 8.2
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 10
Tonnage 497
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1970
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.10.70 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 523236N, 030018E. (LL, 13.10.70). H3150/69 16.10.70 H3150/69 16.10.70 NOTHING FOUND BY THV MERMAID IN BAD WEATHER. (NAVEAM 9685) (TELEGRAMS 4 & 5/10/70). INS AS DWPA. - NM 201/72. 23.11.72 23.11.72 SHOWN IN 523238N, 030053E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES CHART 1954 [REC'D 7.11.72]. INS AS DWPA. - NM 201/72. 20.3.73 20.3.73 FIXED BY HNLMS HERMELIJN (OCT 1972), POSN BY DECCA. (NETH WK RECORDS). H2820/71 25.3.81 H2820/71 25.3.81 SHOWN AS WK 32.1MTRS IN 523239N, 030053E [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 38MTRS (HNLMS BLOMMENDAL SURVEY, 1980 [K8592/1]). AMENDED TO WK 32MTRS. BR STD. H4856/72 15.12.72 H4856/72 15.12.72 WK 29.2MTRS 523239N, 030053E [EUR] (NETH NM 3465/72). - NM 41/73. HH242/555/02 23.9.94 HH242/555/02 23.9.94 NOW WK 31MTRS. (NETH NM 477/94). BR STD. 15.8.13 15.8.13 EXAM'D 18.5.13 IN 5232.605N, 0300.638E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.1 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS EXTENDS 76MTRS ALONG 010/190 DEGS. LENGTH 57.7MTRS, WIDTH 8.2MTRS, HT 7.2MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. INTACT, ?INVERTED, IN OWN SCOUR. (NETSURVEY, HI 1418). INTACT, ON ITS SIDE. AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-OOSTZEE. PASSAGE HALMSTAD, SWEDEN FOR LORIENT. SANK AFTER CARGO SHIFT. LAST SEEN WITH BOWS ABOVE WATER, DRIFTING ESE. CREW OF FIVE RECOVERED. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the LEDA wreck located?

The LEDA wreck is located at coordinates 52 32.605 N,3 0.638 E.

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

The LEDA lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 52 32.605 N,3 0.638 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEDA?

The seabed around the LEDA lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the LEDA sink?

The LEDA sank on Oct 3, 1970.

When was the wreck of the LEDA discovered?

The wreck of the LEDA was discovered in 1970.

What was the tonnage of the LEDA?

The LEDA had a tonnage of 497 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEDA?

The LEDA is classified as a carrier.

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