Leftric Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Leftric Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 24.962 N,73 47.402 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.416033
  • Longitude: 73.790033
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEFTRIC
Type steam ship
Flag LB
Length 134.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2019

Surveying Details

H7727/68 6.6.69 ST EXISTS ON W SIDE OF MARMAGAO BREAKWATER. (DEHRA DUN NM 132(T)/67). NCA YET. H7727/68 16.6.69 ST IN 152452N, 734728E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 75/69). - NM 1018/69. 15.8.88 ST SHOWN IN 152453.5N, 734726.5E [IND] ON INDIAN 2020. NC 492.

Circumstances of loss

20.5.69 BUILT IN 1943 BY NEW ENGLAND SHIP BUILDING CORP., PORTLAND, MAINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEFTERIC CORP. PASSAGE MORMUGAO FOR EUROPE. RAN AGROUND JUST OUTSIDE THE HARBOUR, REFLOATED HERSELF IN ROUGH SEAS BUT WITH THE POUNDING AGAINST THE BREAKWATER BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. ALL 25 GREEK CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD). REPORTED SOLD 'AS IS, WHERE IS' TO MESSRS. VISHWANATH RUPA & CO., OF BOMBAY TO BE BROKEN UP. (LL, 20.5.69).

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FAQ

Where is the LEFTRIC wreck located?

The LEFTRIC wreck is located at coordinates 15 24.962 N,73 47.402 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEFTRIC?

The seabed around the LEFTRIC lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the LEFTRIC sink?

The LEFTRIC sank on Jul 1, 1967.

When was the wreck of the LEFTRIC discovered?

The wreck of the LEFTRIC was discovered in 1967.

What country did the LEFTRIC belong to?

The LEFTRIC belonged to LB.

What cargo was the LEFTRIC carrying?

The LEFTRIC was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the LEFTRIC?

The LEFTRIC had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEFTRIC?

The LEFTRIC is classified as a steam ship.

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