Leonard Pearce Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Leonard pearce Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 16.526 N,4 25.886 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.275433
  • Longitude: -4.431433
Wreck Depth 40.96 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEONARD PEARCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.3 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 68.3
Sonar Width 18.2
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 202
Tonnage 1571
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1940
Scour Dimensions 007.9,007.5,000.5,210
Debris Field 018.2,260
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2023

Surveying Details

H120/40 9.2.40 ORIGINAL POSN GIVEN AS 303 DEG 9 MILES FROM BULL PT LT. (CINC W APPS). INS AS DWPA - FNM 247/40. H120/40 24.10.49 AMEND TO NDW IN 511629N, 042455W. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2192/49. 6.10.72 AMEND TO USC 11FMS 0FT. NE 1179 14.2.73 AMEND TO USC 20.0MTRS. NC 1164. H3804/72 20.3.78 EXAM'D 7.7.77 IN 511629.3N, 042550.6W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN.DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. SONAR HT 11MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, LYING 060/240 DEG. HULL APPEARS INTACT, BUT LITTLE SUPERSTRUCTURE APPARENTLY REMAINS. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/77). AMEND TO 35MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5116.517, 0425.912W. SEP 2013/000174975 29.9.13 LOCATED IN 5116.509N, 0425.899W [WGD]. LENGTH 70.6MTRS, WIDTH 13.7MTRS, HT 5.7MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY FOR CHANNEL ENERGY LTD, ATLANTIC ARRAY OFSHORE WINDFARM ROS DTD 3.2010 - 5.2010). RETAIN WK 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2023000182713 4.9.23 EXAM�D 21.02.23; LOCATED IN 5116.526N, 0425.886W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.96MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 68.3MTRS, WIDTH 18.2MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 202/022 DEGS. WELL DEGRADED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1723). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938. HOME PORT LONDON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. SANE AFTER COLLISION WITH SS QUEEN ADELAIDE.

General Comments

WELL DEGARDED, HULL INTACT, LITTLE SUPERSTRUCTURE REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 16.526 N,4 25.886 W
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FAQ

Where is the LEONARD PEARCE wreck located?

The LEONARD PEARCE wreck is located at coordinates 51 16.526 N,4 25.886 W.

How deep is the LEONARD PEARCE and where exactly is it located?

The LEONARD PEARCE lies at a depth of about 40.96 meters and is located at coordinates 51 16.526 N,4 25.886 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEONARD PEARCE?

The seabed around the LEONARD PEARCE lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the LEONARD PEARCE sink?

The LEONARD PEARCE sank on Jan 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LEONARD PEARCE discovered?

The wreck of the LEONARD PEARCE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LEONARD PEARCE belong to?

The LEONARD PEARCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEONARD PEARCE carrying?

The LEONARD PEARCE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LEONARD PEARCE?

The LEONARD PEARCE had a tonnage of 1571 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEONARD PEARCE?

The LEONARD PEARCE is classified as a steam ship.

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