Leon Martin (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Leon martin (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.119 N,5 1.163 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.135317
  • Longitude: -5.019383
Wreck Depth 6.7 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEON MARTIN (PART OF)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 77.1 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1951
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Markers G CONL LT BUOY GPFL(3) 10S
Surveying Details H01027/40 13.11.40 H01027/40 13.11.40 DW 202DEGS, 5.2C FROM ST ANTHONY HD LT. (FOIC FALMOUTH). H01004/40 13.2.41 H01004/40 13.2.41 POSN 500755N, 050108W [OGB], OR 199DEGS 4.5C FROM ST ANTHONY HD LT. (FOIC FALMOUTH). H01027/40 26.2.41 H01027/40 26.2.41 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (FOIC FALMOUTH). - TFNM 456/41. H01027/40 23.4.41 H01027/40 23.4.41 DW 194DEGS, 3.6C FROM ST ANTHONY HD LT. 40FT OF MAST SHOWING AT LWST. MARKED BY G CONL BUOY 0.5C SW OF WK. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 7.4.41 & TH, PENZANCE). - TNM 882/41 & TFNM 884/41. H01027/40 21.11.41 H01027/40 21.11.41 POSN NOW 500801N, 050107W [OGB], OR 199DEGS 4.5C FROM ST ANTHONY HD LT. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)10S 247DEGS 150YDS FROM WK. (FOIC FALMOUTH & TH). - NM 2746/41. H01027/40 10.9.45 H01027/40 10.9.45 MAST CONSPIC, 15FT AT MHWS. CAN BE MISTAKEN FOR BLACK ROCK BN. (HMS ROCHESTER, HN 2/45). - NM 2734/45. H01027/40 9.1.47 H01027/40 9.1.47 MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. WK BELIEVED CAPSIZED. (CG ST ANTHONY). - NM 4119/46 H01027/40 7.9.49 H01027/40 7.9.49 DISPERSAL OPS BY HMS CALDY TO COMMENCE 10.9.49. (HBR COMM, FALMOUTH, 5.9.49). NCA. H01027/40 23.3.50 H01027/40 23.3.50 REDUCED TO 5FT ABOVE SEABED. REQUEST SURVEY. (HMS CALSY, 21.3.50 & CINC NORE, 22.3.50). NCA. H01027/40 15.3.51 H01027/40 15.3.51 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 4FMS 5FT [8.8MTRS] IN 500755N, 050108W [OGB]. WIRE DRAG SWEEP, CLEAR AT 29FT, FOUL AT 30FT IN 500801N, 050106W [OGB], OR 196.5DEGS, 5.5C FROM ST ANTHONY HD LT. GEN DEPTH 42FT. (SML 326, 21.3.50, HMS SEAGULL, 13.3.51, TH PENZANCE, 21.2.51 & HBR COMM, FALMOUTH). - NM 488/51. BUOY WITHDRAWN. H01027/40 1.11.51 H01027/40 1.11.51 POSN ACCEPTED AS 500805N, 050105W [OGB], LEAST DEPTH 22FT. (LTR TO FALMOUTH HBR COMMISSIONERS, 1.11.51). H01027/40 26.2.52 H01027/40 26.2.52 LEAST DEPTH NOW 3FMS 4FT [6.7MTRS], 196.5DEGS, 2160FT FROM ST ANTHONY HD LT. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 1940/51. H01027/40 18.11.52 H01027/40 18.11.52 NOT FOUND. ROCK PINNACLE LOCATED IN 500755N, 050108W [OGB]. WK LOCATED IN 500800N, 050106W [OGB]. (HMS SCOTT). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 2325/52 [SEE 16331]. 19.2.13 19.2.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS, FOR CHANNEL COASTAL OBSERVATORY, HI 1403).
Last Amended Date Jul 9, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1936, WAS MINED WHILST EN-ROUTE SWANSEA TO HAMBLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (ANGLO-AMERICAN OIL CO.). (WW2SL, LL WW2 & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES VOL.1).

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FAQ

Where is the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) wreck located?

The LEON MARTIN (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.119 N,5 1.163 W.

How deep is the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The LEON MARTIN (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 6.7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.119 N,5 1.163 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEON MARTIN (PART OF)?

The seabed around the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) sink?

The LEON MARTIN (PART OF) sank on Nov 13, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) belong to?

The LEON MARTIN (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) carrying?

The LEON MARTIN (PART OF) was carrying gas,oil.

What was the tonnage of the LEON MARTIN (PART OF)?

The LEON MARTIN (PART OF) had a tonnage of 1951 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEON MARTIN (PART OF)?

The LEON MARTIN (PART OF) is classified as a tanker.

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