Lenio Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Lenio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
36 29.92 N,0 30.07 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 36.498667
- Longitude: -0.501167
|
| Water Depth |
2500 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LENIO |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Tonnage |
499 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 13, 1974
|
| Original Detection Year |
1974 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 11, 2002 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the vessel LENIO is documented near the coordinates 36 29.92 N, 0 30.07 W, located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria near Oran. Historical records from Lloyds indicate that the vessel was reported sinking in 1974 and presumed foundered in 1975, with conflicting initial reports placing the wreck at various coordinates near Alboran Island. Due to the extreme depth of the seabed in this region, exceeding 2500 meters, and the vague nature of the original distress reports, the wreck site is not charted for navigation. While previous reports suggested positions on land, the calculated proximity to Oran places the suspected underwater obstruction in deep waters. No further structural descriptions such as welded steel or wreckage integrity are available for the LENIO, as the depth and lack of precise location data prevent physical verification of the sunken vessel.
Surveying Details
15.10.74 REPD TO BE SINKING IN 363030N, 012000E. (LLOYDS VOL.218). 1.9.75 PRESUMED TO HAVE FOUNDERED IN 363100N, 012000E. (LLOYDS VOL.221). BOTH POSNS PLOT ON LAND. ORIGINAL REPORTS ALSO QUOTE MV 'CITY OF PATRAS': THAT VESSEL WAS SINKING ABOUT 40M FROM ORAN & 120M E OF ALBORAN ISLAND. THIS GIVES POSN 363000N, 003000W APPROX IN OVER 2500MTRS. NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Circumstances of loss
PRESUMED TO HAVE FOUNDERED AFTER ENGINE FAILURE IN HEAVY SEAS. (LLOYDS VOL.221).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
36 29.92 N,0 30.07 W
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FAQ
Where is the LENIO wreck located?
The LENIO wreck is located at coordinates 36 29.92 N,0 30.07 W.
How deep is the seabed around the LENIO?
The seabed around the LENIO lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.
When did the LENIO sink?
The LENIO sank on Oct 13, 1974.
When was the wreck of the LENIO discovered?
The wreck of the LENIO was discovered in 1974.
What was the tonnage of the LENIO?
The LENIO had a tonnage of 499 tons.
What type of wreck is the LENIO?
The LENIO is classified as a motor vessel.