Leda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Leda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.288 N,5 12.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.521467
  • Longitude: 5.206950
Wreck Depth 18.07 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Leda
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H2507/55 DW IN 533118N, 051218E. (NETH HYDRO). - NM 1091/55. H2507/55 23.8.55 MARKED BY LT BUOY TEMPORARILY, SW OF WK. (HAGUE NM 163/2250). NCA. H2507/55 23.8.55 WK LT BUOY REMOVED. (HAGUE TNM 172/2375). H5864/56 28.11.56 WK 14MTRS [7.5FMS], SHOWN IN 533124N, 051218E ON NETH 205. BR STD. H2507/55 22.2.61 CONFIRMED AS WK 7FMS 4FT. (US NM 6984/60). NE 2593. H3150/69 13.4.71 G CAN LT BUOY CLOSE W OF WK. (HAGUE NM 732(P)/71 & 943/71). - NM544/71. H3150/69 30.10.72 AMENDED TO WK SW 16.7MTRS [9FMS 1FT], IN 533124N, 051218E. BUOY DELETED. (HAGUE NM 3025/72). - NM 2126/72. H4868/71 31.3.77 SURVEYED OCT '76. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.8MTRS. STANDS 1.4MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. (NETH WK RECORDS). NCA. H4753/82 15.5.86 POSN NOW 533119N, 051229E. (NETH NM 207/86). BR STD. 24.8.89 'LEDA', SW 16.7MTRS IN 533118.9N, 051229.3E. (NETH WK RECORDS, JAN'88 EDN, NO.M7 1071). 13.10.05 SHOWN IN 5331.284N, 0512.405E [WGD] ON NETH 1633 [INT 1417] [OCT 05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1633. 13.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 16.4MTRS [LAT] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ABO FOR RIDHAMSANK DOCK. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN FOG WITH DANISH SS NIELS WINTHER. (LL).

General Comments

UK NM 2842/21

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FAQ

Where is the Leda wreck located?

The Leda wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.288 N,5 12.417 E.

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

The Leda lies at a depth of about 18.07 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.288 N,5 12.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Leda?

The seabed around the Leda lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the Leda sink?

The Leda sank on Apr 8, 1955.

When was the wreck of the Leda discovered?

The wreck of the Leda was discovered in 1955.

What country did the Leda belong to?

The Leda belonged to FI.

What cargo was the Leda carrying?

The Leda was carrying timber.

What type of wreck is the Leda?

The Leda is classified as a steam ship.

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