Leeuwarden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Leeuwarden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 8.798 N,1 0.798 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.146633
  • Longitude: 1.013300
Wreck Depth 16 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEEUWARDEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1200
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 27.2.46 SANK 18 MILES N OF DIEPPE, IN 20FMS. (MINE CLEARANCE BOARD MINUTES DTD 27.2.46). NCA. 8.1.74 SHOWN AS WK 12MTRS IN 500855N, 010045E [EUR] ON FR 5107. NC 2147. 10.2.86 LISTED AS WK 11.7MTRS IN 500859N, 010046E [EUR]. (FR WK NO 21601120). NE 2147. 13.3.98 LISTED AS WK 16.0MTRS IN 500852.3N, 010054.3E [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2017

Circumstances of loss

27.2.46 MINED. (MINE CLEARANCE BOARD MINUTES DTD 27.2.46).

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FAQ

Where is the LEEUWARDEN wreck located?

The LEEUWARDEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.798 N,1 0.798 E.

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

The LEEUWARDEN lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.798 N,1 0.798 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEEUWARDEN?

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

When did the LEEUWARDEN sink?

The LEEUWARDEN sank on Feb 24, 1946.

When was the wreck of the LEEUWARDEN discovered?

The wreck of the LEEUWARDEN was discovered in 1946.

What country did the LEEUWARDEN belong to?

The LEEUWARDEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LEEUWARDEN?

The LEEUWARDEN had a tonnage of 1200 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEEUWARDEN?

The LEEUWARDEN is classified as a steam ship.