Leontine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Leontine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 46.901 N,1 20.257 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.781683
  • Longitude: -1.337617
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEONTINE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 124
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 14, 2018

Surveying Details

H2967/22 18.5.22 DW PA (1918) IN 454645N, 012030W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H3351/25 27.11.25 NOW CHARTED IN 454655N, 012020W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2910. H3272/53 18.1.54 SHOWN AS DW IN 454658N, 012011W ON FRENCH 164. NC 2664. 29.9.80 SHOWN AS DW PA ON FRENCH 6335 & FRENCH 6788. INS AS DW PA IN 454658N, 012011W. NE 2664. 17.3.88 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. NCA. 15.3.90 SV 'LEONTINE' IN 454657.5N, 012011W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551032). NCA. 22.10.02 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 4546.909N, 0120.274W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7405 [1ST EDN 2001, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3000. SEP 2016/000161697 18.7.16 SHOWN AS DW(PA) IN 4546.909N, 0120.274W [WGD]. (FRENCH NMBLK 26/65_6990/16). AMEND DW(PA).

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (WW1 SL).

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FAQ

Where is the LEONTINE wreck located?

The LEONTINE wreck is located at coordinates 45 46.901 N,1 20.257 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEONTINE?

The seabed around the LEONTINE lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the LEONTINE sink?

The LEONTINE sank on Jan 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LEONTINE discovered?

The wreck of the LEONTINE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LEONTINE belong to?

The LEONTINE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the LEONTINE?

The LEONTINE had a tonnage of 124 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEONTINE?

The LEONTINE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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