Leinster Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Leinster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 18.867 N,5 47.571 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.314450
  • Longitude: -5.792850
Wreck Depth 22.547 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEINSTER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.7 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 112
Sonar Width 15.5
Shadow Height 4.2
Tonnage 2646
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SANK 7MILES ESE OF KISH LTV (WW1SL). BOARD OF TRADE HAVE INTERESTS IN THE HULL. INS ON CHARTS IN 531900N, 054300W. AMENDED TO NDW ON 1468. H5141/53 14.8.53 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1411. H1935/80 23.11.81 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 18-28MTRS, LOCATED IN SANDWAVE AREA IN 531850N, 054731W [OGB]. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL 19.11.81). AMEND TO WK 16.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3014/81. H1935/80 7.2.83 EXAM'D 19.11.81 IN 531850N, 054731W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [RANGE/RANGE]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.2 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 70MTRS. LIES N/S IN AREA OF SANDWAVES HAVING SIMILAR HEIGHT. MODERATE SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRNS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). H1935/80 20.6.83 EXAM'D 18.5.83 IN 531850N, 054729W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [RANGE/RANGE]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.3 IN GEN DEPTHS 25 TO 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.5MTRS, LENGTH 116MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. LYING N/S IN SANDWAVE AREA, GIVING NO SHADOW FROM EITHER BEAM. APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO AFT OF AMIDSHIPS, WITH DAMAGE TO STERN SECTION. GIVES POOR DEFINITION FOR WK OF THIS SIZE. (HMS BULLDOG, 12.6.83). NCA. H1310/88/9 2.3.88 CONFIRMED AS WK OF LEINSTER - PLATE WITH OWNERS TRADING NAME AND PORTHOLE SCUTTLES WITH NAME OF SHIP'S BUILDER HAVE BEEN RECOVERED. BOW AND STERN HAVE COLLAPSED OR BROKEN AWAY, BUT ABOUT 175FT OF THE WK REMAINS INTACT, THOUGH SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED. (DIVERS REPORT). 2.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5318.858N, 0547.570W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 112MTRS, WIDTH 15.5MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 000/180 DEGS WITH BOWS PROBABLY S. BROKEN MIDSHIS WITH FWD PART AND STERN COLLAPSED. NO APPARENT SIGNIFICANT PROJECTIONS NOTED ON M/B IMAGES. AMEND WK 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2009/000115415 25.8.09 LOCATED IN 5318.867N, 0547.571E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH AT BOW (5318.8811N, 0547.5650W) 22.87MTRS, ON MAIN PART OF WK (5318.8526N, 0547.5766W) 23.18MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 75MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS WITH BOWS N. (SDC EXAMINATION OF GSI SURVEY CV08_03 DTD 2008). STERN PROBABLY BURIED IN SANDWAVE. BOWS N. AMEND WK 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5140/09. SEP 2014/000061894 25.3.14 LEAST DEPTH 27.60MTRS. (IRISH WK RECORDS). NCA. 10.4.14 LEAST DEPTH 23.01 IN GEN DEPTH 27.2MTRS. (IRISH WK RECORDS, REVISED LIST). AMEND WK 23MTRS. SEP 2015/000263012 7.3.16 WK 22.547MTRS IN 5318.867N, 0547.571W [WGD]. (GSI IRELAND WK RECORDS, CV08_03). AMEND TO DW 22.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY LAIRD BROS, BORKENHEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CITY OF DUBLIN STEAM PACKET CO. TWO BOILERS, TWIN FOUR CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES FOR 529 NHP, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR HOLYHEAD. TORPEDOED BY UB-123. 13 CREW AND 488 PASSENGERS LOST. (SII).

General Comments

BROKEN MIDSHIPS, S PART & N END COLLAPSED, BOWS N

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FAQ

Where is the LEINSTER wreck located?

The LEINSTER wreck is located at coordinates 53 18.867 N,5 47.571 W.

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

The LEINSTER lies at a depth of about 22.547 meters and is located at coordinates 53 18.867 N,5 47.571 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEINSTER?

The seabed around the LEINSTER lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the LEINSTER sink?

The LEINSTER sank on Oct 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LEINSTER discovered?

The wreck of the LEINSTER was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LEINSTER belong to?

The LEINSTER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEINSTER carrying?

The LEINSTER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the LEINSTER?

The LEINSTER had a tonnage of 2646 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEINSTER?

The LEINSTER is classified as a steam ship.

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