Leeuwarden (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Leeuwarden (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 2.333 N,3 47.754 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.038883
  • Longitude: 3.795900
Wreck Depth 21.7 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 990
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details MAAS
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 0004

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE 4M W BY N HALF N FROM

General Comments

LTV. (WW1 BR MSL) SUNK BY SUBMARINE 4M SE OF MAAS LTV, WHILST ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR HARLINGEN. (LL WW1)

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FAQ

Where is the LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 2.333 N,3 47.754 E.

How deep is the LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21.7 meters and is located at coordinates 52 2.333 N,3 47.754 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 17, 1915.

When was the wreck of the LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY)?

The LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 990 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY)?

The LEEUWARDEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.