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
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.
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2024

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 51.987 N,6 15.671 E
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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.

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