Lenio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lenio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 29.92 N,0 30.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.498667
  • Longitude: -0.501167
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LENIO
Type motor vessel
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2002

Surveying Details

15.10.74 REPD TO BE SINKING IN 363030N, 012000E. (LLOYDS VOL.218). 1.9.75 PRESUMED TO HAVE FOUNDERED IN 363100N, 012000E. (LLOYDS VOL.221). BOTH POSNS PLOT ON LAND. ORIGINAL REPORTS ALSO QUOTE MV 'CITY OF PATRAS': THAT VESSEL WAS SINKING ABOUT 40M FROM ORAN & 120M E OF ALBORAN ISLAND. THIS GIVES POSN 363000N, 003000W APPROX IN OVER 2500MTRS. NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

PRESUMED TO HAVE FOUNDERED AFTER ENGINE FAILURE IN HEAVY SEAS. (LLOYDS VOL.221).

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FAQ

Where is the LENIO wreck located?

The LENIO wreck is located at coordinates 36 29.92 N,0 30.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LENIO?

The seabed around the LENIO lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the LENIO sink?

The LENIO sank on Oct 13, 1974.

When was the wreck of the LENIO discovered?

The wreck of the LENIO was discovered in 1974.

What was the tonnage of the LENIO?

The LENIO had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the LENIO?

The LENIO is classified as a motor vessel.

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