Leersum (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Leersum (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.162 N,0 14.602 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.269367
  • Longitude: -0.243367
Wreck Depth 33.5 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEERSUM (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 73 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 74.6
Sonar Width 11.5
Shadow Height 10.5
Orientation 213
Tonnage 1455
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 074.6,,001.2,211.0
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2016

Surveying Details

HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 6.7.97 IN 541609.0N, 001437.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.0 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 76MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. LIES 036/216DEGS. WELL DEFINED, INTACT. NOT SWEPT DUE TO SUBSURFACE FISHING GEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. 2.4.09 CONSIDERED THAT THIS WRECK IS PROBABLY LEERSUM. IDENTITY BASED ON MATCHING MACHINERY, POSN OF LOSS, LENGTH & BEAM, CARGO & ARTEFACTS RECOVERED INCLUDING SHIP'S TELEGRAPH, DUTCH CROCKERY, & GIN BOTTLES. KNOWN LOCALLY AS MAST. (CARL RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 30.3.09) NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 16.06.16 EXAM'D 23.02.16 IN 5416.162N, 0014.602W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.5 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. LENGTH 74.6 MTRS, WIDTH 11.5MTRS, HT 10.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 213/033. SCOUR LENGTH 74.6MTRS, 1.2MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 211 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY,WRECK APPEARS INTACT. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 33MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1898 BY SUNDERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD., WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 162NHP, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MACCOLL & POLLOCK, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOOMVAART MAATS, OOSTZEE (VINKE & CO), AMSTERDAM. STRUCK A MINE & SANK OFF SCARBOROUGH. 2 OF 19 CREW LOST. (WRECKSITE.EU) 16.12.1914 SINKING DATE GIVEN AS 16.12.1914. (WW1SL)

General Comments

Wreck intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 16.162 N,0 14.602 W
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FAQ

Where is the LEERSUM (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LEERSUM (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.162 N,0 14.602 W.

How deep is the LEERSUM (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LEERSUM (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 33.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.162 N,0 14.602 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEERSUM (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LEERSUM (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the LEERSUM (PROBABLY) sink?

The LEERSUM (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 26, 1914.

When was the wreck of the LEERSUM (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LEERSUM (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1997.

What country did the LEERSUM (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LEERSUM (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the LEERSUM (PROBABLY)?

The LEERSUM (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1455 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEERSUM (PROBABLY)?

The LEERSUM (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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