Leopold Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Leopold ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 53.759 N,2 5.015 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.895983
  • Longitude: 2.083583
Wreck Depth 29.86 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEOPOLD II
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 100.9 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 60.5
Sonar Width 63.6
Shadow Height 10.1
Orientation 112
Tonnage 2902
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 182.0,058.8,005.5,325
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H04403/41 28.1.42 MINED OR TORPEDOED IN 525343N, 020507E. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 25.8.42). INS DW PA IN 525343N, 020507E, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.10S, CLOSE NE. - NM 209/42. H04403/41 12.9.42 AMEND POSN TO 525346N, 020448E. MOVE BUOY TO N. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 1972/42. H04403/41 18.5.44 AMEND TO WK 5FMS 4FT. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 1046/44. H04403/41 29.10.48 OROPESA SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL CLEAR AT 46, FOUL AT 50FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 79 IN GEN DEPTHS 120-180FT. POSN 525346N, 020448E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 9.2.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 2395/48. H3730/69 29.5.69 EXAM'D IN 525348N, 020513E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90 IN GEN DEPTH 85FT. LIES IN VERY DEEP SCOUR OF 120FT. SEABED UNDULATING. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 111/69). AMEND TO WK 15FMS. BR STD. 20.11.72 SHOWN IN 525345N, 020445 [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES CHART 1954. 26.3.73 AMEND TO WK 27.5MTRS. NC 106. H4402/84 16.7.87 SHOWN ON PRE-ROUTE SURVEY. DIMENSIONS 90 X 80 X 12 MTRS. NOT EXAM'D. LIES IN 30MTRS SCOUR. (MV DAWN FLIGHT, K9991/7). 11.6.93 WK IN 2 PIECES, 50 X 10 X 10MTRS & 20 X 10 X 10MTRS, IN 41.5MTRS DEEP HOLE IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 35MTRS IN 525347.3N, 020507.3E [EUR] USING SYLEDIS. NOT FULLY EXAMINED. (BRITSURVEY, 9.8.91, RIG-SITE SURVEY 53/1B-N [M2029/4]. NCA. HH090/616/01 21.10.94 EXAM'D 28.5.94 IN 525344.2N, 020507.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.8 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 45MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.0MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 75MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. UPRIGHT AND IN TWO SECTIONS. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 22.5.20 EXAM'D 30.12.18; IN 5253.759N, 0205.015E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.86MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS, LENGTH 60.5MTRS, WIDTH 63.6MTRS, HEIGHT 10.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 112/292 DEGS. SCOUR DEPTH 5.5MTRS, LENGTH 182MTRS, 5.5MTRS DEEP. 325DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES. BOW SECTION IS 48MTRS LONG AND LIES AT 112 DEGS WITH A LIST TO PORT. BOTH SECTIONS ARE INTACT.(MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2020

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE CLARKE CITY AND METHIL ROADS FOR LONDON.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, IN TWO SECTIONS IN HUGE SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the LEOPOLD II wreck located?

The LEOPOLD II wreck is located at coordinates 52 53.759 N,2 5.015 E.

How deep is the LEOPOLD II and where exactly is it located?

The LEOPOLD II lies at a depth of about 29.86 meters and is located at coordinates 52 53.759 N,2 5.015 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEOPOLD II?

The seabed around the LEOPOLD II lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the LEOPOLD II sink?

The LEOPOLD II sank on Dec 23, 1941.

When was the wreck of the LEOPOLD II discovered?

The wreck of the LEOPOLD II was discovered in 1942.

What country did the LEOPOLD II belong to?

The LEOPOLD II belonged to BE.

What cargo was the LEOPOLD II carrying?

The LEOPOLD II was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the LEOPOLD II?

The LEOPOLD II had a tonnage of 2902 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEOPOLD II?

The LEOPOLD II is classified as a steam ship.

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