Lelaps Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lelaps Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 41 N,17 1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.683333
  • Longitude: -17.016667
Water Depth 2100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LELAPS
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3874
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.10.71 SCUTTLED IN APPROX 244100N, 170100W. (LLOYDS 206). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY KOCKUMS M/V A/B, MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LOBOS CIA NAV SA. PASSAGE HOUSTON FOR DAKAR. CARGO GRAIN. HAD EXPLOSION AND FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOM. CREW ABANDONED AND VESSEL WAS GUTTED. LOCATED BY TUG ZWATRE ZEE AND TOWED TO AN ANCHORAGE OFF THE SENEGALESE COAST. LATER TOWED OUT TO SEA AND SCUTTLED. 1 MAN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LELAPS wreck located?

The LELAPS wreck is located at coordinates 24 41 N,17 1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LELAPS?

The seabed around the LELAPS lies at approximately 2100 meters deep.

When did the LELAPS sink?

The LELAPS sank on Sep 4, 1971.

When was the wreck of the LELAPS discovered?

The wreck of the LELAPS was discovered in 1971.

What country did the LELAPS belong to?

The LELAPS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the LELAPS carrying?

The LELAPS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the LELAPS?

The LELAPS had a tonnage of 3874 tons.

What type of wreck is the LELAPS?

The LELAPS is classified as a carrier.

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