Leo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Leo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.389 N,1 18.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.073150
  • Longitude: 1.316000
Wreck Depth 24.24 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.9 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 74
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 104
Tonnage 1140
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1940
Bottom Texture 1,4,7,17
Scour Dimensions 073.0,,001.0,254.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0793/40 6.9.40 DW PA IN 510412N, 012030E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2214/40 & FNM 2215/40. H23275/46 4.11.46 CLEAR AT 70FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78FT IN 510422N, 011848E. (SML 5, HMS FRANKLIN, 11.9.46). AMEND TO WK 12FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H5824/60 2.3.61 EXAM'D IN 510421N, 011903E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 81FT. (HMS SCOTT, 15.3.60). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 13.2.70 AMEND TO WK 13FMS. NE 1895. 1.5.73 AMEND TO WK 24.5MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 11.8.78 LOCATED 27.2.78 IN 510422N, 011902E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.8MTRS, BUT PROBABLE LEAST DEPTH NOT QUITE OBTAINED. GEN DEPTH 31-32MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS ON SLOPING SEABED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). NCA. HH090/711/01 28.1.97 EXAM'D 11.8.96 IN 510423N, 011855E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 27.7, FOUL 28.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.2 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 055/235DEGS. SMALL AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE AND SCATTERED DEBRIS. PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000297768 16.12.16 EXAM'D 12.12.2016 IN 5104.389N, 0118.960E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.24MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 74MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HEIGHT 4.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 104/284DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1496, H102_HI1496_002_16). AMEND DW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. SEP 2016/000091760 1.1.17 EXAM'D 9.9.16 IN 5104.389N, 0118.960E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.24MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS, LENGTH 74MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HEIGHT 4.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 104/284 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 73MTRS, 1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 254 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). RETAIN DW 24MTRS IN POSITION. UK NM 2017-04/323.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK OFF DOVER BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILST EN ROUTE FROM SEAHAM TO PORTSMOUTH. (LL WW2). VESSEL, BUILT 1908 BY STETTINER ODERWERKE, WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT, WHILST EN ROUTE SEAHAM TO PORTSMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN'S WILSON LINE. 6 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the LEO wreck located?

The LEO wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.389 N,1 18.96 E.

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

The LEO lies at a depth of about 24.24 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.389 N,1 18.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEO?

The seabed around the LEO lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the LEO sink?

The LEO sank on Jul 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LEO discovered?

The wreck of the LEO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LEO belong to?

The LEO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEO carrying?

The LEO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LEO?

The LEO had a tonnage of 1140 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEO?

The LEO is classified as a steam ship.

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