Leonora Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Leonora Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.035 N,3 11.074 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.467250
  • Longitude: -3.184567
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEONORA
Type smack
Flag GB
Tonnage 26
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2015

Surveying Details

21.2.18 SUNK ABOUT 6M EASTWARD OF HOPES NOSE IN APPROX 502800N, 031100W. (SNO TORQUAY, DOCKETS M10204 & M9800). SUNK 11M E OF HOPES NOSE. (WW1SL). H3571/24 22.5.24 CHART AS NDW PD WITH LEGEND 'WRECKS' IN 502800N, 031100W ON BA 3315. (CAPT A/P 2070/24). H2502/51 24.4.51 NOT FOUND. (HMS SEAGULL). DELETE FROM CHARTS. NOTE. RETAIN POSN FOR FILING ONLY. [SEE ALSO 'IREX' [18266] IN 502800N, 0311000W]. H2923/83 16.11.84 NOT FOUND. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD., HI 202). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2015/000019320 6.7.15 NOT FOUND. (MMT, HI 1453). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY BOMBS.

General Comments

See Also: 18266

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FAQ

Where is the LEONORA wreck located?

The LEONORA wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.035 N,3 11.074 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEONORA?

The seabed around the LEONORA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the LEONORA sink?

The LEONORA sank on Feb 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LEONORA discovered?

The wreck of the LEONORA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LEONORA belong to?

The LEONORA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LEONORA?

The LEONORA had a tonnage of 26 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEONORA?

The LEONORA is classified as a smack.

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