General Leman (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
General leman (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.277 N,3 8.299 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.354617
  • Longitude: -3.138317
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 2.3
Orientation 15
Tonnage 45
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 2, 2013

Surveying Details

1918 SUNK IN 502100N, 031000W. (DOCKET M5908). 1918 SUNK ABOUT 12-13M SE OF BERRY HEAD. (DOCKET M5611). SUNK 14M SE BY E FROM BERRY HEAD. (WW1SL). H2502/51 24.4.51 H2502/51 24.4.51 DEPTH OVER WK 26FMS, HT ABOVE SEABED 18FT. ACCEPT POSN 502115N, 030813W. (HMS SCOTT). H2502/51 H2502/51 DEPTH OVER WK 26FMS. HT ABOVE SEABED 18FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). 23.7.55 23.7.55 INS AS WK 26FMS IN 502115N, 030813W. BR STD. H3950/70 21.5.71 H3950/70 21.5.71 AMENDED TO WK 48MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 9.2.83 H5982/82 9.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 502113N, 030813W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)2, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 3.10.84 H2923/83 3.10.84 EXAM'D 10.5.84 IN 502116N, 030811W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. MUCH SCATTERED WRECKAGE WITHIN 100MTRS RADIUS. (GARDLINE SURVEY, HI 202). RETAIN AS CHARTED. 1.10.97 1.10.97 AMENDED TO WK 49MTRS. BR STD. 1.5.13 1.5.13 EXAM'D 18.1.13 IN 5021.277N, 0308.299W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.7 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 2.3MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS. THIS IS THE MAIN CONTACT, FURTHER ITEMS LIE 150MTRS NE & 110MTRS N. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). ?DEBRIS, POSSIBLE SEABED FEATURE. AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED WITH FVS IBEX, ADDAX AND PERSEVERANCE BY UB-55. SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

?DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.277 N,3 8.299 W.

How deep is the GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.277 N,3 8.299 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 45 tons.

What type of wreck is the GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The GENERAL LEMAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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