Leise Maersk (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Leise maersk (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 30 N,11 0 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2500 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | LEISE MAERSK (PROBABLY) |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 3136 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 23, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1940 |
| Last Detection Year | 1987 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 553000N, 110000W. 7.8.87 7.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. PLOTS IN APPROX 2500 MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 300 MILES W OF INISHTRAHULL. (DODS). H3164/69 9.10.87 H3164/69 9.10.87 WRECK LOCATED 18.8.87 IN 553000N, 110000W USING SINS. GAVE STRONG SONAR RETURN. (HMS TRAFALGAR, HN 19.8.87). |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
OWNED BY MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (BURNETT SS CO). BUILT 1921. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 100 WHILST EN-ROUTE THREE RIVERS TO SHARPNESS.
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