Levenside Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Levenside Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.5 S,57 42.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.675000
  • Longitude: -57.708333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEVENSIDE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 273
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1852
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1852
Original Source other
Surveying Details LOST ON BILLY ROCK. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985). NCA, POSN 514045S, 574130W FOR FILING ONLY. 12.5.10 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN FOR FILING ONLY ABOVE PLOTS IN OVER 30MTRS 6C SE OF BILLY ROCK. POSN AMENDED TO 5140.5S, 5742.5W [SAP] FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T.P. WILSON & CO. WRECKED & SANK IMMEDIATELY ON BILLY RK. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the LEVENSIDE wreck located?

The LEVENSIDE wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.5 S,57 42.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEVENSIDE?

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

When did the LEVENSIDE sink?

The LEVENSIDE sank on Aug 26, 1852.

When was the wreck of the LEVENSIDE discovered?

The wreck of the LEVENSIDE was discovered in 1852.

What country did the LEVENSIDE belong to?

The LEVENSIDE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEVENSIDE carrying?

The LEVENSIDE was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the LEVENSIDE?

The LEVENSIDE had a tonnage of 273 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEVENSIDE?

The LEVENSIDE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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