Leeds (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Leeds (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 47.393 N,3 26.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.789883
  • Longitude: -3.441667
Wreck Depth 15.1 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEEDS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag IE
Length 43 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 19.5
Sonar Width 12.5
Shadow Height 3.5
Tonnage 243
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1852
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/11 14.2.96 FASTENER IN 534720N, 032618W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (K HURLEY). BR STD. HH206/450/01 21.11.96 OBSTN LOCATED IN 534723.6N, 032630.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.28 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. LENGTH 19.5MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS. (NP 1008, HI 705). INS AS OBSTN 15.2MTRS. - NM 30/97. HH090/705/01 6.6.97 SWEPT CLEAR 15.2, FOUL 15.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.1 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LENGTH 19.5MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 705). AMEND OSW 15.1MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/12 29.7.97 DIVED IN POOR UNDERWATER VISIBILITY. FOUND TO BE BROKEN UP SS OF COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION. ENGINE & BOILER PROVIDE THE SHOALEST DEPTH. ALL SURVEY DETAILS CORRECT. SEABED IS SILT AND MUD, WRECKSITE IS HEAVILY SILTED. NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION BUT CONSIDER THIS TO BE SS GLEANER, SUNK 24.1.40. (K HURLEY). NCA. 14.4.99 AMENDED TO SW 15.1MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 22.7.04 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. CONFIRMED AS THE VERY BROKEN UP WRECKAGE FROM AN EARLY SS. (C MICHAEL, LTR DTD 19.7.04). NCA. 9.6.10 CONSIDER THAT THIS IS WK OF PS LEEDS OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN STEAM PACKET CO, WHICH WAS ABANDONED IN A SINKING STATE ON 24.1.52 WITH NO LOSS OF LIFE. A SISTER TO PS SHEFFIELD. THE ENGINE COMPONENTS OF THE WRECK ARE OF SIDE LEVER STEAM ENGINES. THE TWO CYLINDERS HAVE A DIAMETER OF ABOUT 4FT AND ARE ON THE N SIDE OF THE ENGINE AREA. THERE IS NO SIGN OF THE PADDLE WHEELS ON THE WRECK. (C MICHAEL, EMAIL DTD 8.6.10). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1826 BY JOHN WILSON OF LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CITY OF DUBLIN STEAM PACKET COMPANY. TWO CYLINDER SIDE LEVER ENGINE OF 130 NHP, PADDLE PROPULSION. MACHINERY BY FAWCETT OF LIVERPOOL. A SISTER SHIP TO PS SHEFFIELD. ABANDONED IN A SINKING STATE. NO LIVES LOST. (C MICHAEL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the LEEDS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LEEDS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 47.393 N,3 26.5 W.

How deep is the LEEDS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LEEDS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 15.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 47.393 N,3 26.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEEDS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LEEDS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the LEEDS (PROBABLY) sink?

The LEEDS (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 24, 1852.

When was the wreck of the LEEDS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LEEDS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1996.

What country did the LEEDS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LEEDS (PROBABLY) belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the LEEDS (PROBABLY)?

The LEEDS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 243 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEEDS (PROBABLY)?

The LEEDS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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