Roi Leopold (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Roi leopold (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 53.519 N,3 2.307 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.891983
  • Longitude: -3.038450
Wreck Depth 60.5 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROI LEOPOLD (POSSIBLY)
Sonar Length 90.4
Sonar Width 27.1
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 20
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2015

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck of a large steamship located at 49 53.519 N, 03 02.307 W. The vessel measures 90.4 meters in length, 27.1 meters in width, and 5.0 meters in height. It lies in a general depth of 66 meters, with the shallowest point at 60.5 meters. The wreck is broken into two distinct parts, with the bow section lying separately to the north and the stern section badly broken. The forward section remains relatively intact. Notable features include three boilers, a triple expansion engine, several winches, and a strong magnetic anomaly. The structure is partially collapsed and buried.

Surveying Details

GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495300N, 030048W. LENGTH 180FT, HEIGHT 24FT. (AUBD 2675B/7). H2137/54 22.6.54 WK LOCATED IN 495320N, 030230W [OGB] USING DECCA OR 131DEGS, 30M FROM START POINT. HEAVILY DAMAGED. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD, DTD 23.5.54). CHART AS NDW. NC 2675B. H4551/76 6.10.76 WK REPD IN 495330N, 030230W & TO STAND 23FT HIGH. (RISDON BEAZLEY, DTD 17.9.76). LATER REPD TO BE 28FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 37FMS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, DTD 30.11.76). NCA. 21.11.77 NOW CHARTED AS USC 50MTRS. NC 442. 29.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 878 [1979 EDN]. NCA. 29.1.80 AMEND TO WK 59MTRS [32FMS]. BR STD. SHOWN IN 495325N, 030229W [EUR] [IN FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.14593064]. HH226/350/01 10.4.89 EXAM'D 15.3.89 IN 495333N, 030214W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59 IN GEN DEPTH 67.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. (THV 'MERMAID', H525 DTD 17.3.89, LOCATED DURING SEARCH FOR 'PERENTIS'). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. - NM 1297/89. HH090/496/02 19.2.91 EXAM'D 19.10.90 IN 495330.8N, 030218.3W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.4 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. LIES 035/215DEGS IN TWO DISTINCT PARTS. THE AFTER SECTION BADLY BROKEN & THE FORWARD RELATIVELY INTACT & OVER WHICH LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED. (NP 1008, HI 496). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH226/410/01 4.4.91 SHOWN ON NM BLOCK 1480/91. HH100/351/17 18.7.01 DIVED JULY 2001. THIS IS THE WK OF A LARGE SS WITH THREE BOILERS & A TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. [POSSIBLY 4 CYLINDER]. THE ENGINE IS ALMOST ON ITS SIDE WITH THE ENGINE ROOM CASING ON THE SEABED NEARBY. BEYOND THIS, TO THE S, ARE TWO HATCH COMBINGS & DECKING ALOMST LEVEL WITH THE SEABED. THERE ARE SEVERAL WINCHES. THE STERN IS BROKEN OFF. FWD OF THE BOILERS, TO THE N, IS A GAP THEN THE BOW SECTION WHICH LIES SEPARATELY. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 12.10.15 EXAM'D 18.6.15 IN 4953.519N, 0302.307W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 66MTRS. LENGTH 90.4MTRS, WIDTH 27.1MTRS, HT 5.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 200/020 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY COLLAPSED AND BURIED. (MMT, HI 1480). AMEND TO NDW 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

General Comments

PARTIALLY COLLAPSED AND BURIED.

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FAQ

Where is the ROI LEOPOLD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROI LEOPOLD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 53.519 N,3 2.307 W.

How deep is the ROI LEOPOLD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ROI LEOPOLD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 60.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 53.519 N,3 2.307 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROI LEOPOLD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ROI LEOPOLD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ROI LEOPOLD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROI LEOPOLD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1954.

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