Leela Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Leela Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 55 N,109 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.916667
  • Longitude: 109.333333
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name LEELA
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 106.5 m
Width 16 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3511
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH553/350/01 6.9.89 SANK OFF QUI NHON, VIETNAM. (LL 11.8.89). FOR FILING ONLY. HH553/350/01 23.10.89 VESSEL NOT ABANDONED. MASTER AND CHIEF OFFICER STILL ONBOARD. (LL 15.9.89). 17.11.94 VESSEL REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK 10.8.89 OFF QHI NHON. (LL 279). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-DANG AMALINA '89, EX-ERIC '87, EX-HSIN HSING '87, EX-ANDY LU '86. BUILT IN 1975 BY SHINHAMA DOCK KK, ANAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIBELLA MARINE CO LTD. REPORTED TO HAVE RUN AGROUND AND TO HAVE EVENTUALLY SUNK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LEELA wreck located?

The LEELA wreck is located at coordinates 13 55 N,109 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEELA?

The seabed around the LEELA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the LEELA sink?

The LEELA sank on Aug 10, 1989.

When was the wreck of the LEELA discovered?

The wreck of the LEELA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the LEELA belong to?

The LEELA belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the LEELA?

The LEELA had a tonnage of 3511 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEELA?

The LEELA is classified as a carrier.

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