Leta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Leta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 15.767 N,91 45.303 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.262783
  • Longitude: 91.755050
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LETA
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 114 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 4652
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,rubber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date May 20, 1998

Surveying Details

H3670/78 21.12.88 ST WITH HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES IN 221525N, 914551E - 311 DEG 2.82 MILES FROM PATENGA LT. (MT BRITISH ESK, HN 20.11.88). INS AS STPA. - NM 71/89. HH508/420/01 24.4.89 NAME GIVEN AS 'LITA' ON CPA AMENDMENTS TO NC 84. HH507/350/01 3.7.89 MV LETA STILL LYING 'SUBMERGED' OPPOSITE PATENGA BEACH. TO BE SCRAPPED 'AS IS, WHERE IS'. (LL 8.11.88, 19.4.89, 22.6.89). NCA YET. HH507/350/01 22.9.89 STILL SUBMERGED. AGCO SHIPBREAKERS EXPECT TO COMMENCE DEMOLITION IN OCT '89. (LL 1.9.89). NCA YET. HH507/350/01 19.3.90 DEMOLITION HAS COMMENCED. (LL 1.3.90). NCA YET. HH508/420/01 27.5.92 WK 'LITA' SHOWN IN 221543N, 914529E ON BANGLADESH 63 [24.8.91]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 20.5.98 NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH BN-E/3 [EDN DTD JULY 1997]. AMENDED TO LIFT. BR STD. SEP 2006/000385494 19.10.06 LISTED IN POSN 2215.350N, 9145.467E [UND] ON THE CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY WEB SITE [DTD 11.10.06]. RETAINED AS LIFTED, STILL NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH BN-E/3.

Circumstances of loss

EX-JEELAN SHAH '87, EX-PRINCESS SEIKO '86, EX-PETRELO '83, EX-TOFUKU MARU '77. BUILT IN 1970 BY ONOMICHI ZOSEN KK, ONOMICHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LETA CO, PANAMA. CARGO OF 120 CONTAINERS, 100 SETS OF TYRE AND TUBES, 12929 BALES OF RAW COTTON AND 4800 BAGS OF BLEACHING EARTH. HAD FIRE IN CARGO OF RAW COTTON WHILE AT JETTY 13, CHITTAGONG. WAS TOWED TO OUTER ANCHORAGE AND LATER BEACHED AFTER FIRE BURNED FOR SEVERAL DAYS. SETTLED AS CTL AND DEMOLISHED BY LOCAL SCRAP COMPANY.

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FAQ

Where is the LETA wreck located?

The LETA wreck is located at coordinates 22 15.767 N,91 45.303 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LETA?

The seabed around the LETA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LETA discovered?

The wreck of the LETA was discovered in 1988.

What country did the LETA belong to?

The LETA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the LETA carrying?

The LETA was carrying containers,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,rubber.

What was the tonnage of the LETA?

The LETA had a tonnage of 4652 tons.

What type of wreck is the LETA?

The LETA is classified as a motor vessel.

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