Leon Crespo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Leon crespo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.064 S,57 43.256 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.667733
  • Longitude: -57.720933
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 57.5
Sonar Width 20.8
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 696
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1882
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2337/85 30.9.86 LOCATED JANUARY 1986 DURING BASIC E/S COVER IN 514003S, 574300W [SAP]. NOT FULLY EXAM'D. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 24.3 IN GEN DEPTH 26-27MTRS. CONSIDERED NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION & FURTHER EXAMINATION NOT REQUIRED. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 304). INS AS WK 24MTRS. - NM 3018/86. H3496/85 13.8.87 NDW IN 514001S, 574258W. (ARGENTINE NM 29/87). NFA. 5.10.88 POSSIBLY THE WK OF THE 'LEON CRESPO' [SEE 56843]. 20.8.09 WGD POSN: 5140.073S, 5743.259W. NE 1614. 22.10.13 EXAM'D 18.3.13 IN 5140.064S, 5743.256W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.9 IN GEN DEPTH 25.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 57.5MTRS, WIDTH 20.8MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. CONSIDERED THAT THIS IS MORE LIKELY TO BE A ROCK OUTCROP. (FLEET HM UNIT, HI 1411). AN ELONGATE MOUND, POSSIBLY REMAINS OF CARGO. AMEND WK 23.5MTRS. SEP 2020/000064345 17.3.20 NOT LOCATED ON M/B SURVEY. ROV INSPECTION SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF A WRECK OR ANOMALY ON THE SEA FLOOR. (EGS, HI 1688). AMEND DEAD
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2013

Circumstances of loss

20.1.82 BUILT IN 1865 AT KELVINHAUGH, LANARK. COMPOSITE HULL CONSTRUCTION. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN JOSE, MELLINGAY, PERRANARWORTHALL, CORNWALL. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR TOCAPILLA. DURING THE PASSAGE THE CARGO BEGAN TO HEAT UP AND COURSE WAS SHAPED FOR THE FALKLANDS ISLANDS, ARRIVING 20.1.82. AFTER ANCHORING IT WAS DECIDED TO SCUTTLE HER. FOLLOWING AN INITIAL ATTEMPT SHE WAS RUN INTO SPARROW COVE AND A PLANK TAKEN OUT. INITIALLY THIS WAS SUCCESSFUL, HOWEVER LATER THE FIRE INCREASED AND THE VESSEL BURNED DOWN TO THE WATERLINE. (BOARD OF TRADE WRECK REPORT DTD 1882).

General Comments

APPEARS AS AN ELONGATE MOUND, ?REMAINS OF CARGO

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 40.064 S,57 43.256 W
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FAQ

Where is the LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.064 S,57 43.256 W.

How deep is the LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 40.064 S,57 43.256 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 25, 1882.

When was the wreck of the LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY)?

The LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 696 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY)?

The LEON CRESPO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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