Walter Leonhardt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Walter leonhardt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 15.7 N,47 17.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.261667
  • Longitude: -47.291667
Water Depth 4063 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WALTER LEONHARDT
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Length 226.8 m
Width 27.3 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 23570
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH111/350/01 19.3.90 SANK IN 341542N, 471730W. (LL 20.2.90). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966 BY RHEINSTAHL NORDSEEWERKE GMBH, EMDEN. EX-BORNHEIM (1983). SANK DUE TO FLOODING OF NO.2 HOLD CAUSED BY BROKEN HULL, WHILE ON PASSAGE TAMPA FOR ANTWERP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SILVER STREAM SHIPPING CO LTD. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WALTER LEONHARDT wreck located?

The WALTER LEONHARDT wreck is located at coordinates 34 15.7 N,47 17.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WALTER LEONHARDT?

The seabed around the WALTER LEONHARDT lies at approximately 4063 meters deep.

When did the WALTER LEONHARDT sink?

The WALTER LEONHARDT sank on Feb 19, 1990.

When was the wreck of the WALTER LEONHARDT discovered?

The wreck of the WALTER LEONHARDT was discovered in 1990.

What country did the WALTER LEONHARDT belong to?

The WALTER LEONHARDT belonged to CY.

What cargo was the WALTER LEONHARDT carrying?

The WALTER LEONHARDT was carrying chemicals,stone.

What was the tonnage of the WALTER LEONHARDT?

The WALTER LEONHARDT had a tonnage of 23570 tons.

What type of wreck is the WALTER LEONHARDT?

The WALTER LEONHARDT is classified as a bulk carrier.

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