Leonore Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Obstruction Category | foul ground |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Leonore Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 32.727 N,4 8.57 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| 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.
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- Mumbles Wreck 417.6 M
- Tridonia Wreck 417.6 M
- Merthyr Wreck 417.6 M
- Nanset Wreck 417.6 M
- Primrose Wreck 417.6 M
- Solor (Stern Part) (Probably) Wreck 585.4 M
- Trevessa Wreck 1888.1 M
- Harvester Wreck 2020.5 M
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General Comments
ONLY ENGINE REMAINS