Lee S. Overmann Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lee s. overmann Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 33.083 N,0 4.87 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.551383
  • Longitude: 0.081167
Wreck Depth -6.5 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEE S. OVERMANN
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.5
Orientation 5
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1944
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 1987

Surveying Details

WORK OF REMOVING WK COMMENCED IN 1947. (LLOYD'S WAR LOSSES WW2 VOL 1). H021425/45 19.7.51 H021425/45 19.7.51 WK, WHICH COVERS AND UNCOVERS, IN 493315N, 000450E. (PARIS NM 1333/51). CHART AS ST. - NM 1333/51. H659/60 2.9.60 H659/60 2.9.60 SHOWN AS ST IN 493315N, 000450E ON FR 4937. NC 2146. 1.10.74 1.10.74 SHOWN AS ST IN 493315N, 000454E [EUR] ON FR 6603. NC 2146. H3606/87 17.8.87 H3606/87 17.8.87 ST, DRIES 6.5MTRS, IN 493308N, 000457E. (BREST NM 87 24 23). BR STD. 12.1.90 12.1.90 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 6.5MTRS, IN 493308N, 000457E ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. STATED AS WK OF AMERICAN LIBERTY-SHIP 'LEE S. OVERMANN'. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS. WK IS IN TWO SECTIONS, THE BRIDGE HAS BEEN REMOVED & ONLY THE SIDES REMAIN, ORIENTATION 005/185DEGS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.18090039). NE 2146.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL MINED OFF LE HAVRE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEW YORK. (LL WW2).

General Comments

ONLY SHIPS SIDES REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 33.083 N,0 4.87 E
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FAQ

Where is the LEE S. OVERMANN wreck located?

The LEE S. OVERMANN wreck is located at coordinates 49 33.083 N,0 4.87 E.

How deep is the LEE S. OVERMANN and where exactly is it located?

The LEE S. OVERMANN lies at a depth of about -6.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 33.083 N,0 4.87 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEE S. OVERMANN?

The seabed around the LEE S. OVERMANN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the LEE S. OVERMANN sink?

The LEE S. OVERMANN sank on Nov 11, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LEE S. OVERMANN discovered?

The wreck of the LEE S. OVERMANN was discovered in 1951.

What country did the LEE S. OVERMANN belong to?

The LEE S. OVERMANN belonged to US.

What cargo was the LEE S. OVERMANN carrying?

The LEE S. OVERMANN was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the LEE S. OVERMANN?

The LEE S. OVERMANN had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEE S. OVERMANN?

The LEE S. OVERMANN is classified as a liberty ship.

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