Leachs Romance Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Leachs romance Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 38.836 N,0 2.893 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 48 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | LEACHS ROMANCE |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 44 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 29, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1940 |
| Last Detection Year | 1980 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 50DEGS, 38.8M, 0DEGS 02.8M 10.5M S OF KEMP TOWN. (WKS OFFICERS RECORD CARDS) H01001/40 POSN 10.5M S OF KEMP TOWN. (TD LIST DW 6353/41 P34). H01001/40 29.7.40 REPORTED 10.5M S OF KEMP TOWN. (MSL 29.7.40). POSN 503848N, 000248W FOR FILING ONLY. H1965/76 28.11.80 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH WITHIN 400MTRS OF POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 16, 2007 |
Circumstances of loss
MINED 10.5M DUE S OF KEMP TOWN. 4 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 38.836 N,0 2.893 W
Leachs Romance on Wreck Map
Leachs Romance Wreck on Google Map
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