Leonis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Leonis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 52.465 N,1 44.745 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.874417
  • Longitude: -1.745750
Water Depth 5 m
Drying Height of the Feature 5 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEONIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 131.7 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 6725
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 12, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2011

Surveying Details

H2994/71 25.10.71 H2994/71 25.10.71 ST (CONSPIC) IN 045230N, 014448W. (PALM LINE, TELCON 17.9.71; NAVEAM 381/71; LLOYDS VOL.205; GHANA NM 4/71; ROSTOCK NM 2473(64)71). - NM 1717/71. H2994/71 31.12.71 H2994/71 31.12.71 REPD STRANDED 147 DEG TAKORADI LT, 7 CABLES. (MV ROSENORT). H2994/71 28.1.76 H2994/71 28.1.76 ST IN 045230N, 014445W. (BREST NM 75 44 24). H2995/71 10.10.78 H2995/71 10.10.78 STRANDED IN 045218N, 014446.8W. FIXED USING TRISPONDER. (HMS HERALD, HI 31/78). 30.1.79 30.1.79 SHOWN AS INS STF (CONSPIC) (5M) IN 045230N, 014448W ON NC 3102. 1.9.80 1.9.80 INS IN 045219N, 014446W ON NC 3113. 18.3.91 18.3.91 INS IN 045218N, 014446W ON NC 1359. HH429/420/01 20.8.92 HH429/420/01 20.8.92 REPD NO LONGER CONSPICUOUS. (MV TARKWA, HN 18.7.92). NCA YET. HH429/420/01 24.9.92 HH429/420/01 24.9.92 NO LONGER CONSPIC. (GHANA PORTS AUTHY, LTR DTD 21.8.92). DELETE CONSPIC. NE 3102. 27.1.10 27.1.10 [WGD] POSN BY GEO-REFERENCING: 0452.468N, 0144.756W. NE 3113. 13.6.10 13.6.10 [WGD] POSN: 0452.465N, 0144.745W. NE 3102.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950 BY C CONNELL & CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A HALCOUSSIS. LOADED WITH 2000 LOGS AND 4500 TONS MANGANESE AT POINT NOIRE, CONGO. RAN AGROUND. ABANDONED AS CTL WITH NO 2, NO 3 HOLDS & ENGINE ROOM TIDAL AND HULL HOGGED AND TWISTED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LEONIS wreck located?

The LEONIS wreck is located at coordinates 4 52.465 N,1 44.745 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEONIS?

The seabed around the LEONIS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the LEONIS sink?

The LEONIS sank on Sep 12, 1971.

When was the wreck of the LEONIS discovered?

The wreck of the LEONIS was discovered in 1971.

What country did the LEONIS belong to?

The LEONIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the LEONIS carrying?

The LEONIS was carrying metal: concentrate and products,timber.

What was the tonnage of the LEONIS?

The LEONIS had a tonnage of 6725 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEONIS?

The LEONIS is classified as a steam ship.

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