Leonatus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Leonatus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 6.343 N,1 6.189 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.105717
  • Longitude: -1.103150
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEONATUS
Type collier
Flag GB
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 50
Shadow Height 7.8
Tonnage 2099
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1917
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details MINED 2M E BY S OF KIRKABISTER LT HO, BRESSAY. (LLOYDS WW1 LOSSES). H2334/84 18.12.85 H2334/84 18.12.85 EXAM'D 2.7.85 IN [A] 600622.2N, 010604.1W & [B] 600622.8N, 010559.2W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.8MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, BREADTH 50MTRS. AN 'L' SHAPED CONTACT WITH TWO DISTINCT HIGH SPOTS. (NP 1008, HI 244). INS AS WK 49MTRS IN MEAN POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/15 21.8.00 HH100/351/15 21.8.00 DIVED IN 6006.343N, 0106.189W [WGD] USING GPS. WK IN TWO PIECES, BOTH UPRIGHT. BOW SOUTH. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH IN 60MTRS. LARGE GUN, POSSIBLY 12 POUNDER, ON THE STERN. (R YOUNG, TELECON). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2006

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL MINED 2M E BY S OF KIRKABISTER LT HO, BRESSAY. ON PASSAGE FROM SWANSEA FOR BERGEN. CARGO COAL. (LLOYDS WW1 LOSSES).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 6.343 N,1 6.189 W
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FAQ

Where is the LEONATUS wreck located?

The LEONATUS wreck is located at coordinates 60 6.343 N,1 6.189 W.

How deep is the LEONATUS and where exactly is it located?

The LEONATUS lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 60 6.343 N,1 6.189 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEONATUS?

The seabed around the LEONATUS lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the LEONATUS sink?

The LEONATUS sank on Dec 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LEONATUS discovered?

The wreck of the LEONATUS was discovered in 1985.

What country did the LEONATUS belong to?

The LEONATUS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEONATUS carrying?

The LEONATUS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LEONATUS?

The LEONATUS had a tonnage of 2099 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEONATUS?

The LEONATUS is classified as a collier.

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