Lert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 24.14 N,5 9.79 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.402333
  • Longitude: -5.163167
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LERT
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 50.6 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 395
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Surveying Details

H3464/70 4.1.80 SANK ABOUT 4M SW OF USHANT. (LL, 24.12.79). 16.10.84 COASTER 'LERT' IN 482412N, 050940W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14585154). H1271/85 7.8.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 70MTRS IN 482410N, 050948W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN], WK USC 70MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 & FRENCH 6989 [SMALLER SCALE 1:150,000]. STATED AS DANISH COASTER 'LERT' IN 482412N, 050942W [EUR] WITH USC 70MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985). INS AS WK USC PA 70MTRS IN 482412N, 050942W. BR STD. 4.2.94 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 70MTRS IN 482412N, 050942W [EUR] ON NE 2694 [1994 EDN]. 5.3.09 SHOWN AS WK USC 70MTRS IN 4824.140N, 0509.790W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2RD SCALE ADOPTION]. SHOWN AS WK USC PA 70MTRS ON FRENCH 7123 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:20,000, LARGEST SCALE]. INS AS WK USC PA 70MTRS. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

24.12.79 PASSAGE AVILES FOR NEWPORT. SANK, OFF BREST, WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN ROUGH WEATHER AND PUNCTURED HULL. (LL, 21 & 24.12.79 ).

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FAQ

Where is the LERT wreck located?

The LERT wreck is located at coordinates 48 24.14 N,5 9.79 W.

How deep is the LERT and where exactly is it located?

The LERT lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 48 24.14 N,5 9.79 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LERT?

The seabed around the LERT lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the LERT sink?

The LERT sank on Dec 20, 1979.

When was the wreck of the LERT discovered?

The wreck of the LERT was discovered in 1979.

What country did the LERT belong to?

The LERT belonged to SG.

What cargo was the LERT carrying?

The LERT was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the LERT?

The LERT had a tonnage of 395 tons.

What type of wreck is the LERT?

The LERT is classified as a motor vessel.

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