Leoville Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Leoville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.033 N,1 35.895 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.517217
  • Longitude: 1.598250
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEOVILLE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 60.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 775
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1932
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6345/26 4.11.26 INS NDWPA. BR STD. H2540/32 20.4.32 DELETE FROM 1610. (HMS KELLET). HH090/667/01 4.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). RETAIN DEAD. SEP 2017/000123580 15.9.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2017). (GARDLINE, HI 1518). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY FORG. & CH. DE LA MEDIT, LE HAVRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WORMS & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSIONE ENGINE OF 72HP, SIGNLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR DIEPPE. CARGO COAL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-1.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 31.033 N,1 35.895 E
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FAQ

Where is the LEOVILLE wreck located?

The LEOVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.033 N,1 35.895 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEOVILLE?

The seabed around the LEOVILLE lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the LEOVILLE sink?

The LEOVILLE sank on Jan 19, 1916.

When was the wreck of the LEOVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the LEOVILLE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the LEOVILLE belong to?

The LEOVILLE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the LEOVILLE carrying?

The LEOVILLE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LEOVILLE?

The LEOVILLE had a tonnage of 775 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEOVILLE?

The LEOVILLE is classified as a steam ship.

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