Leonore Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Leonore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 32.727 N,4 8.57 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.545450
  • Longitude: -4.142833
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEONORE
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1992
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/09 19.5.95 HULL BROKEN UP, ONLY ENGINE NOW REMAINS IN 513242N, 040830W. (J R EVANS). BR STD. SEP 2017/000199013 23.1.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (GARDLINE, HI1502). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SANK HAVING CAUGHT FIRE AT MOORINGS AT OXWICH. DRIFTED OUT TO SEA AND WAS LOCATED BY SWANSEA SUB-AQUA CLUB THREE DAYS AFTER SINKING.

General Comments

ONLY ENGINE REMAINS

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FAQ

Where is the LEONORE wreck located?

The LEONORE wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.727 N,4 8.57 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEONORE?

The seabed around the LEONORE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the LEONORE sink?

The LEONORE sank on Oct 14, 1992.

When was the wreck of the LEONORE discovered?

The wreck of the LEONORE was discovered in 1995.

What type of wreck is the LEONORE?

The LEONORE is classified as a motor vessel.