John Leach Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
John leach Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.98 N,0 20.45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.733000
  • Longitude: -0.340833
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN LEACH
Type barge
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1924
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1924
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2005

Surveying Details

H1028/24 9.2.24 H1028/24 9.2.24 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 300YDS S OF ALBERT DOCK RIVERSIDE QUAY, IN LINE WITH ALBERT DOCK LOCK BRIDGE AND WITH NO.14 (UPPER W MIDDLE) LIGHT FLOAT BEARING 086DEGS, APPROX 700YDS. WK BUOY TO ESTABLISHED IN DUE COURSE. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 7/24). NCA YET. H1028/24 11.2.24 H1028/24 11.2.24 WK BUOY ESTABLISHED 100FT, 300DEGS FROM WK. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 8/24).NCA YET. H1028/24 14.3.24 H1028/24 14.3.24 WK BUOY REMOVED. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 16/27). NCA. H1028/24 17.6.24 H1028/24 17.6.24 WK REMOVED, POSN: 534358N, 002027W APPROX [UND] FOR FILING ONLY. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD LTR, DTD 16.6.24). NCA, AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

14.2.24 PASSAGE HULL FOR CASTLEFORD. SANK IN TOW OF STEAM BARGE AGNES, AFTER COLLISION WITH STEM OF STEAMER ARTIFICER ANCHORED OFF RIVERSIDE QUAY. (LL, 14.2.24).

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN LEACH wreck located?

The JOHN LEACH wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.98 N,0 20.45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN LEACH?

The seabed around the JOHN LEACH lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the JOHN LEACH sink?

The JOHN LEACH sank on Feb 8, 1924.

When was the wreck of the JOHN LEACH discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN LEACH was discovered in 1924.

What cargo was the JOHN LEACH carrying?

The JOHN LEACH was carrying chemicals.

What type of wreck is the JOHN LEACH?

The JOHN LEACH is classified as a barge.

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