Letty Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Letty Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.726 N,3 23.748 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.545433
  • Longitude: -3.395800
Wreck Depth 16.52 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LETTY
Type steam ship
Length 43.3 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.1
Sonar Length 43.1
Sonar Width 7.2
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 180
Tonnage 339
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4515/46 17.8.46 WK 47FT IN 533242N, 032333W. (HMS SEAGULL). INS 7FMS 5FT. - NM 2840/46. H1893/64 11.3.68 EXAM'D IN 533241N, 032340W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 64FT. SCOUR DEPTH 67FT. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 5FT. BR STD. H1893/64 17.5.71 EXAM'D IN 533246N, 032343W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.7MTRS [8FMS 3FT], FOUL AT 16.8MTRS [9FMS 1FT]. GEN DEPTH 19.5 - 20MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4MTRS. SCOUR ABOUT 1.5MTRS DEEP ON NE SIDE. GOOD SONAR RETURNS FROM W. (HMS WOODLARK). AMEND TO SW 8FMS 3FT. - NM 728/71. 16.4.73 POSN 533242N, 032336W, OR 090.5 DEG, 3.65M FM QUEEN'S FORT. SWEPT CLEAR AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55 IN GEN DEPTHS 62 - 65FT. REPD BY HMS SEAGULL. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H5282/71 13.5.75 CONFIRMED WK 13.8MTRS SHOWN IN 533244N, 032330W IS THE SAME WRECK. WOODLARK'S RESULTS ABOVE TO BE ACCEPTED. OTHER WK DELETED FROM RECORDS. (MD & HC 21.4.75). H3838/86 20.5.88 EXAM'D 26.10.87 IN 533243N, 032342W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.3 IN GEN DEPTH 20.2MTRS. NO PRONOUNCED SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH - VERT. HT 4.0MTRS, SHADOW HT 3.8MTRS. LENGTH 54.7MTRS, BEAM 10.3MTRS. LYING WITH BOWS S, BROKEN IN TWO AMIDSHIPS. N PART ORIENTATED 000/180 DEG; S PART 005/185 DEG. S PART IS THE SHOALER. CHART AS WK 16.2MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). AMEND TO WK 16.2MTRS. BR STD. 22.3.10 THIS IS LETTY. LIES N/S ON PORT SIDE, HALF BURIED IN THE SEABED. SOME DAMAGE NEAR FWD WELL DECK - POSSIBLY FROM LATER TRAWLINE. (C MICHAEL, EMAIL DTD 21.3.10). NCA. RSDRA2024000160567 07.06.23 WRK LOCATED IN 5332.726N, 0323.748W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 43.1MTRS, WIDTH 7.2MTRS, HEIGHT 3.3MTRS. NFS. (XOCEAN SURVEY DTD 2023). AMEND DW 16.5MTRS IN REVISED POSTION.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2024

Circumstances of loss

21.8.40 BUILT IN 1908. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SAILED LIVERPOOL ON 21.8.40 AND WAS NOT HEARD OF AGAIN. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LETTY wreck located?

The LETTY wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.726 N,3 23.748 W.

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

The LETTY lies at a depth of about 16.52 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.726 N,3 23.748 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LETTY?

The seabed around the LETTY lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the LETTY sink?

The LETTY sank on Aug 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LETTY discovered?

The wreck of the LETTY was discovered in 1946.

What cargo was the LETTY carrying?

The LETTY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LETTY?

The LETTY had a tonnage of 339 tons.

What type of wreck is the LETTY?

The LETTY is classified as a steam ship.

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