Ledbury Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ledbury Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 1 N,7 22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.016667
  • Longitude: -7.366667
Water Depth 950 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEDBURY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3528
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo bauxite
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0248/39 13.3.39 SANK IN 360100N, 072200W APPROX. (WW2SL). NCA, PLOTS IN APPROX 950MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 11, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, GUNNED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-37 WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM TOULON TO BURNTISLAND. (WW2SL, AXIS, & LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the LEDBURY wreck located?

The LEDBURY wreck is located at coordinates 36 1 N,7 22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEDBURY?

The seabed around the LEDBURY lies at approximately 950 meters deep.

When did the LEDBURY sink?

The LEDBURY sank on Oct 24, 1939.

When was the wreck of the LEDBURY discovered?

The wreck of the LEDBURY was discovered in 1939.

What country did the LEDBURY belong to?

The LEDBURY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEDBURY carrying?

The LEDBURY was carrying bauxite.

What was the tonnage of the LEDBURY?

The LEDBURY had a tonnage of 3528 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEDBURY?

The LEDBURY is classified as a steam ship.

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