Leighton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Leighton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 22 N,9 27 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.366667
  • Longitude: -9.450000
Water Depth 1300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEIGHTON
Tonnage 10307
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1947
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H01965/48 24.6.69 SCUTTLED IN POSN 562200N, 092700W. NO CHART ACTION. H4169/87 4.8.87 POINT OF DEPARTURE NOT KNOWN BUT POSSIBLY THE CLYDE. SUNK ON 9.8.47 IN POSN 562200N, 092700W. (D/NHB/9/7/1 LM DTD 29.6.87). PLOTS IN APPROX 1300 MTRS. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED WITH CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 22 N,9 27 W
Leighton on Wreck Map Leighton Wreck on Google Map

More Other Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the LEIGHTON wreck located?

The LEIGHTON wreck is located at coordinates 56 22 N,9 27 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEIGHTON?

The seabed around the LEIGHTON lies at approximately 1300 meters deep.

When did the LEIGHTON sink?

The LEIGHTON sank on Aug 9, 1947.

When was the wreck of the LEIGHTON discovered?

The wreck of the LEIGHTON was discovered in 1947.

What cargo was the LEIGHTON carrying?

The LEIGHTON was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the LEIGHTON?

The LEIGHTON had a tonnage of 10307 tons.

Back to Wrecks