Leipzig (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Leipzig (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
57 51.987 N,6 15.671 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 57.866450
- Longitude: 6.261183
|
| Wreck Depth |
300 m
|
| Water Depth |
300 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
light cruiser
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
177.1 m |
| Width |
16.2 m |
| Draught |
6.7 |
| Sonar Length |
95 |
| Shadow Height |
7 |
| Tonnage |
6710 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Cargo |
armament,chemicals
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 16, 1946
|
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Original Detection Year |
1946 |
| Last Detection Year |
2023 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 18, 2024 |
Surveying Details
POSN 575300N, 061300E, APPROX. (MISS H WHITE, NAVAL HISTORICAL LIBRARY). NCA. H1310/80 15.7.80 REPD TO HAVE BEEN SCUTTLED WITH A CARGO OF ABOUT 1000TONS OF POISONOUS GAS. (W G OFFLAND, 14.6.80). 17.4.85 LOCATED IN 575200N, 061545E [EUR] USING PU8. DCS3 HT 7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 300MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 95MTRS. (NORWEGIAN WK RECORDS). IN OVER 200MTRS. NCA. H4043/80 8.5.85 POSN 575206N, 061545E. (NORWEGIAN NM 496/85). NCA. H4043/80 11.3.87 TO BE SUBJECTED TO AN EXAMINATION BY NORWEGIAN DEFENCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE AS CARGO FROM THIS, AND OTHER WKS, IS SUSPECTED TO BE LEAKING. (DAILY TELEGRAPH 27.1.87). 5.2.88 WK SHOWN WITHIN RESTRICTED AREA, LEGEND (POISONOUS GAS), IN 575200N, 061545E [EUR] ON NORWEGIAN 306. INS NDW WITHIN RESTRICTED AREA, LEGEND (POISONOUS GAS), IN 575200N, 061545E. - NM 620/88. H4169/87 14.11.90 SCUTTLED 20.7.46 IN 575300N, 061300E, APPROX. (F LAURIN, 18.10.90). NCA. 8.3.05 WGD POSN: 5751.960N, 0615.660E. NE 275.
Circumstances of loss
SCUTTLED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
57 51.987 N,6 15.671 E
Leipzig (Probably) on Wreck Map
Leipzig (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 51.987 N,6 15.671 E.
How deep is the LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 300 meters and is located at coordinates 57 51.987 N,6 15.671 E.
How deep is the seabed around the LEIPZIG (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 300 meters deep.
When did the LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) sink?
The LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 16, 1946.
When was the wreck of the LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1946.
What country did the LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) belong to?
The LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.
What cargo was the LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) carrying?
The LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) was carrying armament,chemicals.
What was the tonnage of the LEIPZIG (PROBABLY)?
The LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6710 tons.
What type of wreck is the LEIPZIG (PROBABLY)?
The LEIPZIG (PROBABLY) is classified as a light cruiser.