Leny (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Leny (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.8 N,1 52.605 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.646667
  • Longitude: -1.876750
Wreck Depth 14.2 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LENY (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 41.5 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 343
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1942
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 079DEGS, 16C FROM OLD HARRY ROCK, HANDFAST PT. (LL WW2). H2188/42 1.7.42 SUNK IN 503846N, 015231W. MARKED BY A BUOY. (ADMIRALTY) PFNMS 1392/42 & 1445/42 ISSUED. H2188/42 30.3.43 DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY LAID CLOSE N. (ADMIRALTY). CHART AS DW IN 503846N, 015231W, WITH G CAN BUOY CLOSE N. - NM 650/43. H2188/42 27.11.43 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 6FMS. BUOY REMOVED. (ADMIRALTY). AMEND TO WK 6FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2549/43. H2188/42 4.2.47 LEAST DEPTH NOW 7FMS 4FT. (CSO STEEPHOLM). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 229/47. H2188/42 6.11.50 EXAM'D IN 503846N, 015231W. DRIFT SWEEP, CLEAR AT 33, FOUL AT 34FT IN GEN DEPTH 51FT. TRACING & E/S TRACE HELD. (HMS SCOTT, 3.10.50). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 3FT. - NM 2162/50. H2188/42 8.12.50 G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, LAID 0.5C S OF WK. (NAVEAM 3354). - NM 20/51. H2188/42 30.5.51 DISPERSED TO 46FT [LWST]. (C-IN-C NORE, 21.5.51). NCA. H2188/42 11.8.51 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 45FT. GEN DEPTH 51FT. ONLY 2 PIECES OF THIS WK REMAIN AND DO NOT PROTRUDE MORE THAN 1FT ABOVE SEABED IN 503646N, 015131W. TRACING HELD. (HMS SCOTT, 12.7.51). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1579/51. H3111/68 24.10.68 WK FAIRLY WELL BROKEN UP. (J B JAMES, 22.10.68 - SUB AQUA CLUB MEMBER'S REPORT). NCA. 15.5.69 WELL BROKEN UP. SIGNS OF EXTENSIVE SALVAGE HAVING TAKEN PLACE. LIES SCATTERED OVER LARGE AREA. JUST PLATE, FRAMEWORK, GIRDERS, ETC., LEFT. (MR RICHARDS, SALVAGED OF CUMBRA, S. WALES, TELECON 15.5.69). NCA. H6583/55 27.11.70 NOW CHARTED AS SW 13.7MTRS. NC 2175. HH090/553/01 17.12.92 EXAM'D 20.7.92 IN 503845.8N, 015231.1W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER (4 LOP). APPEARS TO BE BROKEN INTO TWO MAIN PARTS ORIENTATED 000/180 DEGS. THE SOUTHERN PART HAS LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.4MTRS AND THE NORTHERN 12.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 553C). AMEND TO WK 12.4MTRS IN 503846N, 015231W [OGB]. - NM 113/93. HH100/351/13 30.1.98 INVESTIGATION OF THIS SITE SHOWS FLAT WRECKAGE WITH A SMALL BOILER AND PROP SHAFT WITH SMALL IRON PROP ATTACHED. WK IS IN FAR TOO POOR A CONDITION TO BE WWII, ESPECIALLY AS IT IS A FAIRLY SHELTERED POSITION. THE LOCATION IS IDENTICAL TO WHERE SS 'FERNCLIFFE' SANK ON 19.9.1883 AFTER COLLISION WITH THE ITALIAN BARQUE 'FRATTELI GAGGINO'. WK OF 'LENY' IS THOUGHT TO BE VERY CLOSE BY. (D C WENDES, 28.1.98). NCA. 24.10.12 EXAM'D 24.1.12 IN 5028.860N, 0151.489W [WGD] (SIC). LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.31 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 14.29MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP CLOSE SW. LENGTH 4.5MTRS, WIDTH 3.0MTRS, HT 0.6MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, STEEP CIRCULAR MOUND. (EMU, HI 1366). NCA. 26.11.12 LOCATED IN 5038.800N, 0152.605W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.93MTRS. (SDC BATHY EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA FOR HI 1366). AMEND WK 14.2 IN 5038.800N, 0152.605W.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY VAN DIEPEN BROS WATERHUIZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G DE GROOT. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 300BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY HUMBOLDT DEUTZMOTOREN, AG KOLN-DEUTZ. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR POOLE. (WW2SL, LL WW2 & SOUT COAST SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the LENY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LENY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.8 N,1 52.605 W.

How deep is the LENY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LENY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 14.2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 38.8 N,1 52.605 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LENY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LENY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the LENY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LENY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 23, 1942.

When was the wreck of the LENY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LENY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the LENY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LENY (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the LENY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LENY (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LENY (POSSIBLY)?

The LENY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 343 tons.

What type of wreck is the LENY (POSSIBLY)?

The LENY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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