Leelite Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Leelite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 52.52 N,1 42.671 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.875333
  • Longitude: 1.711183
Wreck Depth 28.87 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEELITE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 20
Tonnage 404
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1926
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,003.0,
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 22, 2015

Surveying Details

H1952/80 28.1.83 EXAM'D 9.7.81 IN 525223N, 014252E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.5 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 37MTRS. NO CLEAR SHADOW OBTAINED ON DCS3, OTHERWISE GOOD CONTACT. ABOUT 60MTRS LONG. LIES 020/200 DEGS. (SOISS, HI 22). INS AS WK 28.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/604/01 15.11.93 EXAM'D 8.7.93 IN 525229.7N, 014248.4E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.2, FOUL AT 30.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.5 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 39MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS, LENGTH 55MTRS, BREADTH 8MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 604). AMEND TO SW 30MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/09 15.3.95 BELL RECOVERED WITH NAME 'LEELITE'. LETTERS 'LEE' BADLY CORRODED, BUT LETTERS 'LITE' ARE CORRECT. (BOB HICKINBOTTOM). HH100/351/09 15.3.95 IDENTITY OF VESSEL CONFIRMED BY LLOYD'S INFORMATION. SEP 2015/000041896 22.5.15 EXAM'D 5.10.14 IN 5252.520N, 0142.671E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.87MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. STERN INTACT, BROKEN FROM MIDSHIPS AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND NDW 28.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

8.10.26 SANK AFTER COLLIDING WITH STEAM TRAWLER AMORELLE IN THICH FOG AT 3.20PM OFF WOULD LIGHT VESSEL. VESSEL, OF METHIL, WAS ON PASSAGE GHENT FOR DUNDEE, CARGO COALS. FIVE CREW SAVED AND BROUGHT IN, ALSO THE BODY OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER, GEORGE REYNOLDS, BUT THE MASTER, ONE AB AND ONE FIREMAN ARE MISSING. (LL 8.10.26). 15.10.26 ONE LIFEBOAT PICKED UP ON HEMSBY BEACH AND A MAIN FORE AND AFT HATCH MARKED 'F.A.' WASHED ASHORE ON YARMOUTH BEACH. POSSIBLY FROM THIS VESSEL. (LL 15.10.26). VESSEL WAS EX-VALBORG, FROM 1914 (THE YEAR OF BUILD) TO 1948.

General Comments

STERN INTACT, BROKEN FROM MIDSHIPS AND PARTIALLY BURIED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 52.52 N,1 42.671 E
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FAQ

Where is the LEELITE wreck located?

The LEELITE wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.52 N,1 42.671 E.

How deep is the LEELITE and where exactly is it located?

The LEELITE lies at a depth of about 28.87 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.52 N,1 42.671 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEELITE?

The seabed around the LEELITE lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the LEELITE sink?

The LEELITE sank on Oct 3, 1926.

When was the wreck of the LEELITE discovered?

The wreck of the LEELITE was discovered in 1983.

What country did the LEELITE belong to?

The LEELITE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEELITE carrying?

The LEELITE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LEELITE?

The LEELITE had a tonnage of 404 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEELITE?

The LEELITE is classified as a steam ship.

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