Leonora (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Leonora (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.798 N,1 16.086 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.296633
  • Longitude: 1.268100
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEONORA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 25
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,004.9,
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2001

Surveying Details

H1310/81/14 30.6.81 WK LOCATED. (K HERRON). POSN NOT NOTED. THIS PLOTS ON CHARTED 29MTRS SHOAL. NCA YET. H4753/82 5.10.82 LEONORA REPD TO HAVE BEEN FOUND BY SCARBOROUGH SAC IN 120FT OF WATER, 60 MILES OUT IN N SEA. (LL 16.9.82). POSSIBLY THIS WRECK. SEE ALSO [9078]. H4064/1/85 17.10.86 EXAM'D IN 541747N, 011612E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 36.4, FOUL AT 36.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.5MTRS. LENGTH 38MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. LYING 025/205 DEG. (HUNTING SURVEYS, HI 321B). INS SW 36MTRS. BR STD. H4064/1/85 28.11.86 EXAM'D 21.7.86 USING HYPERFIX [4 LOP]. SCOUR DEPTH 42.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. IN GEN DEPTH 37.4MTRS. LYING 025/205 DEG. APPARENTLY HAS HOLE IN SIDE OF HULL. (HUNTING SURVEYS, HI 321B). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

REPD MISSING. POSSIBLY MINED.

General Comments

?HAS HOLE IN SIDE OF HULL

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FAQ

Where is the LEONORA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LEONORA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.798 N,1 16.086 E.

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

The LEONORA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 54 17.798 N,1 16.086 E.

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

The seabed around the LEONORA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the LEONORA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LEONORA (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 16, 1940.

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

The wreck of the LEONORA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1981.

What country did the LEONORA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LEONORA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the LEONORA (POSSIBLY)?

The LEONORA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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