Leon Martin (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Leon martin (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.042 N,5 1.198 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.134033
  • Longitude: -5.019967
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEON MARTIN (PART OF)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 77.1 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1951
Cargo gas,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1940
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details FOR PREVIOUS DETAILS SEE [16335]. H01027/40 12.3.51 H01027/40 12.3.51 WK LEAST DEPTH 3FMS 2FT [6.1MTRS] IN 500800N, 050113W [OGB], MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S 203DEGS, 6C FROM ST ANTHONY HD LT. (HMS SEAGULL & TH PENZANCE, 21.2.51). - NM 488/51. H01027/40 16.10.51 H01027/40 16.10.51 NOW CHARTED AS OB 6FMS 1FT [11.3MTRS]. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 1940/51. H01027/40 18.11.52 H01027/40 18.11.52 NOW CHARTED AS FOUL 4FMS 4FT [8.5MTRS], 198.5DEGS, 0.45C FROM ST ANTHONY HD LT. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 2352/52. H01027/40 19.3.54 H01027/40 19.3.54 SALVAGE OPS TAKING PLACE IN 500800N, 050112W [OGB], MARKED BY Y BUOYS. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD, 2.3.54). - TNM 642/54. H01027/40 18.7.54 H01027/40 18.7.54 WK CLEARED TO GROUND LEVEL. (HBR COM FALMOUTH, 3.7.54). NCA. H01027/40 19.7.54 H01027/40 19.7.54 SALVAGE OPS CEASED, BUOYS WITHDRAWN. LEAST DEPTH 6FMS 3FT [11.9MTRS]. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD, 6.7.54). - NM 1597/54. H01027/40 13.8.54 H01027/40 13.8.54 SALVED BY RISDON BEAZLEY SURVEYED BY DIVER WHO FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF WK REMAINING. G CONL LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (FALMOUTH DOCKS & ENG CO, 30.6.54, HBR COMM, FALMOUTH & TH). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 1817/54. HH100/351/18 12.2.02 HH100/351/18 12.2.02 LOCATED IN 5008.042N, 0501.198W [WGD], OR 200DEGS, 4.6C FROM ST ANTHONY HD LT. POSN CONFIRMED USING MAGNETOMETER. ONLY RIBS AND A FEW PLATES REMAIN, STANDING LESS THAN 1MTR HIGH. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 12.2.02). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH091/088/01 14.6.05 HH091/088/01 14.6.05 EXAM'D 29.4.05. NOT LOCATED BY DCS3, MAGNETOMETER NOT AVAILABLE. APPEARS AS FOUL GROUND IN AREA OF EXPOSED ROCK OVERLAID WITH SAND, PEBBLES AND SHELLS. RETAIN AS FOUL. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1088). NCA. 19.2.13 19.2.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS, FOR CHANNEL COASTAL OBSERVATORY, HI 1403). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY CH & ATEL DE ST NAZAIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (ANGO-AMERICAN OIL CO. 5 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 369BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY CHANTIERS DE PENHOET, ST NAZIARE. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR HAMBLE. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

ONLY RIBS & FEW PLATES REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 8.042 N,5 1.198 W
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FAQ

Where is the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) wreck located?

The LEON MARTIN (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.042 N,5 1.198 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEON MARTIN (PART OF)?

The seabed around the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) sink?

The LEON MARTIN (PART OF) sank on Nov 13, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) belong to?

The LEON MARTIN (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEON MARTIN (PART OF) carrying?

The LEON MARTIN (PART OF) was carrying gas,oil.

What was the tonnage of the LEON MARTIN (PART OF)?

The LEON MARTIN (PART OF) had a tonnage of 1951 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEON MARTIN (PART OF)?

The LEON MARTIN (PART OF) is classified as a tanker.

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