River Levan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
River levan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 57.575 N,1 10.052 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.959583
  • Longitude: 1.167533
Wreck Depth 20.44 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVER LEVAN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 56.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 60.6
Sonar Width 16.2
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 107
Tonnage 806
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1885
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/15 21.8.00 DIVED IN 5057.56N, 0110.14E [OGB] USING DGPS. STANDS 6.2MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCHOONER TYPE VESSEL. LIES ON STBD SIDE. BOWS INTACT, STERN 'BLOWN OUT'. NO ENGINES. (B PEACOCK, TELECON). INS AS WK 23MTRS. BR STD. 10.10.00 VESSEL IS 'RIVER LEVAN'. IDENTIFIED BY THE BOSS ON THE WHEEL. (B PEACOCK, TELECON 10.10.00). NCA. HH242/400/13 16.7.01 LOCATED IN 5057.569N, 0110.049E [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 19.5MTRS. (NP 1016, SIGNAL DTD 1.7.01). BR STD. HH242/400/13 30.7.01 EXAM'D 2.7.01 IN 5057.569N, 0110.049E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 19.5, FOUL 19.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.0 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.7MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HN FOR HI 921). - NM 3435/01. HH090/921/01 21.9.01 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. (NP 1016, HI 921). NFA. SEP 2016/000091764 20.04.17 EXAM'D 21.07.16; IN 5057.575N, 0110.052E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 20.44MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 60.6MTRS, WIDTH 16.2MTRS, HEIGHT 5.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 107/287 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 20.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1877 BY A STEPHEN & SONS OF GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W D DENNY & CO OF GLASGOW. CREW OF 18. RUN DOWN AND SUNK BY SWEDISH STEAMER 'ADOLPHE'. PASSAGE CALETA BUENA FOR ROTTERDAM. CARGO NITRATE OF SODA.

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FAQ

Where is the RIVER LEVAN wreck located?

The RIVER LEVAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 57.575 N,1 10.052 E.

How deep is the RIVER LEVAN and where exactly is it located?

The RIVER LEVAN lies at a depth of about 20.44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 57.575 N,1 10.052 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVER LEVAN?

The seabed around the RIVER LEVAN lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the RIVER LEVAN sink?

The RIVER LEVAN sank on Apr 14, 1885.

When was the wreck of the RIVER LEVAN discovered?

The wreck of the RIVER LEVAN was discovered in 2000.

What country did the RIVER LEVAN belong to?

The RIVER LEVAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIVER LEVAN carrying?

The RIVER LEVAN was carrying fertiliser: natural and products,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the RIVER LEVAN?

The RIVER LEVAN had a tonnage of 806 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVER LEVAN?

The RIVER LEVAN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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