Leeds City Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Leeds city Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 32.867 N,5 17.936 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.547783
  • Longitude: -5.298933
Wreck Depth 111 m
Water Depth 123 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEEDS CITY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 108.2 m
Width 15.5 m
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 11
Orientation 90
Tonnage 4298
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2010

Surveying Details

H3671/72 21.2.73 H3671/72 21.2.73 LOCATED IN 543251N, 051752W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 109 IN GEN DEPTH 127MTRS. LARGE WK. HT 25MTRS. LYING ROUGHLY E/W. (HMS FAWN 1972). INS WK LEAST DEPTH 59FMS [109MTRS]. BA 45. HH090/821/01 13.7.01 HH090/821/01 13.7.01 EXAM'D 21.5.01 IN 5432.867N, 0517.936W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 111.9 IN GEN DEPTH 123MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 11MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS. BOWS 085 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 821). AMEND TO WK 111MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY ROPER & SONS LTD, STOCKTON ON TEES WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES. PASSAGE PORTLAND FOR MANCHESTER. TORPEDOED WITHOUT WARNING & SUNK BY GERMAN U-86 SUBMARINE 4M E OF SKULMARTIN LT VESSEL. (WW1 BMS UBOAT SINKINGS).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS E, HATCHES VISIBLE ON DCS3

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 32.867 N,5 17.936 W
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FAQ

Where is the LEEDS CITY wreck located?

The LEEDS CITY wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.867 N,5 17.936 W.

How deep is the LEEDS CITY and where exactly is it located?

The LEEDS CITY lies at a depth of about 111 meters and is located at coordinates 54 32.867 N,5 17.936 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEEDS CITY?

The seabed around the LEEDS CITY lies at approximately 123 meters deep.

When did the LEEDS CITY sink?

The LEEDS CITY sank on May 6, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LEEDS CITY discovered?

The wreck of the LEEDS CITY was discovered in 1972.

What country did the LEEDS CITY belong to?

The LEEDS CITY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEEDS CITY carrying?

The LEEDS CITY was carrying grain,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the LEEDS CITY?

The LEEDS CITY had a tonnage of 4298 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEEDS CITY?

The LEEDS CITY is classified as a steam ship.

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