Leda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Leda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 12.591 N,62 18.689 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.209850
  • Longitude: -62.311483
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEDA
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 143.3 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 8546
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2012

Surveying Details

H7005/56 19.11.56 H7005/56 19.11.56 NDW SHOWN IN 111220N, 621852W ON USHO 5729 [FEB'56 EDN]. NC 493. 2.8.91 2.8.91 POSN GIVEN AS 121600N, 640600W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, WW2SL). STATED TO HAVE BEEN ATTACKED IN 121700N, 642000W, BUT SANK UNDER TOW IN 111200N, 621800W. (LL WW2). 18.10.12 18.10.12 SHOWN IN 1112.591N, 6218.689W [WGD] ON US 25400 [EDN 2 DTD 2004].

Circumstances of loss

3.11.42 BUILT IN 1925 BY HOWALDTSWERKE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PANAMA TRANSPORT CO. OIL ENGINE OF 776 NHP. PASSAGE CARPITO & TRINDAD FOR GUANTANAMO & NEW YORK. TOPEDOED BY U 160 ON 3.11.42. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK TWO DAYS LATER. (DODS, WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

UK NM 1852/20

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FAQ

Where is the LEDA wreck located?

The LEDA wreck is located at coordinates 11 12.591 N,62 18.689 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEDA?

The seabed around the LEDA lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the LEDA sink?

The LEDA sank on Nov 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the LEDA discovered?

The wreck of the LEDA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the LEDA belong to?

The LEDA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the LEDA carrying?

The LEDA was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the LEDA?

The LEDA had a tonnage of 8546 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEDA?

The LEDA is classified as a tanker.

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