Leuctra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Leuctra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 0.83 N,1 43.292 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.013833
  • Longitude: 1.721533
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEUCTRA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99 m
Width 13.8 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 3027
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1915
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details TORPEDOED 1.5 MILES SE BY S OF THE S SHIPWASH LTV. POSN 520048N, 01432E FOR FILING ONLY. H4139/76 11.1.77 NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE AREA DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG/HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). SEE ALSO 'POLGARTH' [10182]. NCA. HH090/667/01 13.12.95 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY RUSSELL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEUCTRA SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 289 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY KINCAID & CO, GLASGOW. PASSAGE ROSARIO FOR HULL. TORPEDOED BY UB-16. (LLWW1, SIBI).

General Comments

PLOTS WITHIN 17.7MTRS WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 0.83 N,1 43.292 E
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FAQ

Where is the LEUCTRA wreck located?

The LEUCTRA wreck is located at coordinates 52 0.83 N,1 43.292 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEUCTRA?

The seabed around the LEUCTRA lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the LEUCTRA sink?

The LEUCTRA sank on Jun 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the LEUCTRA discovered?

The wreck of the LEUCTRA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the LEUCTRA belong to?

The LEUCTRA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEUCTRA carrying?

The LEUCTRA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the LEUCTRA?

The LEUCTRA had a tonnage of 3027 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEUCTRA?

The LEUCTRA is classified as a steam ship.

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