Leros Strength Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Leros strength Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 54.442 N,4 38.987 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.907367
  • Longitude: 4.649783
Wreck Depth 260 m
Water Depth 258 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEROS STRENGTH
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Length 155.8 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 12693
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1997
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH310/590/01 12.2.97 SANK IN 585416N, 043848E. (LL 10.2.97 & MRCC STAVANGER). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. HH310/590/01 19.2.97 SANK IN PA 585436N, 043848E [EUR]. (NORWEGIAN NM 3/188(T)/97). NCA. 12.9.97 UNDERWATER EXAMINATION REVEALS: 'ONLY ABOUT ONE METRE IS VISIBLE ABOVE THE MUDLINE AND IT IS ALL TORN AND TWISTED OUT OF SHAPE. STATE OF WK WAS SUCH THAT IT WOULD MAKE TRACING THE CAUSE OF THE SINKING VERY DIFFICULT. BOW BROKEN OFF - PROBABLY WHEN VESSEL HIT THE BOTTOM. SOME OF SIDE SHELL PLATING WAS MISSING. ALL THE HATCHES WERE OPEN AND THE HATCH COVERS REMOVED. (REPORT IN LL 5.9.97). NCA. HH310/590/01 20.11.97 REPORTED SUNK IN 585428N, 043904E [WGD]. (NORWAY NM 21/1088/97). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. 28.1.05 SHOWN AS NDW ON NORWEGIAN 307 [REPRINT 4/04]. NC 286. 7.7.11 SHOWN IN 5854.442N, 0438.987E [WGD] ON NO2B0408 [EDN 2.1].
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

10.2.97 SANK RAPIDLY AFTER TAKING WATER IN HEAVY WEATHER. MAY HAVE HAD HOLE OR DAMAGE TO THE BOW. VESSEL HAD BEEN NOTED BY NORWEGIAN AUTHORITIES TO BE IN POOR CONDITION. CREW OF 20 MISSING, PRESUMED DROWNED. (LL, 10.2.97).

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FAQ

Where is the LEROS STRENGTH wreck located?

The LEROS STRENGTH wreck is located at coordinates 58 54.442 N,4 38.987 E.

How deep is the LEROS STRENGTH and where exactly is it located?

The LEROS STRENGTH lies at a depth of about 260 meters and is located at coordinates 58 54.442 N,4 38.987 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEROS STRENGTH?

The seabed around the LEROS STRENGTH lies at approximately 258 meters deep.

When did the LEROS STRENGTH sink?

The LEROS STRENGTH sank on Feb 8, 1997.

When was the wreck of the LEROS STRENGTH discovered?

The wreck of the LEROS STRENGTH was discovered in 1997.

What country did the LEROS STRENGTH belong to?

The LEROS STRENGTH belonged to CY.

What cargo was the LEROS STRENGTH carrying?

The LEROS STRENGTH was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the LEROS STRENGTH?

The LEROS STRENGTH had a tonnage of 12693 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEROS STRENGTH?

The LEROS STRENGTH is classified as a bulk carrier.

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