Leven (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Leven (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.135 N,0 4.004 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.768917
  • Longitude: 0.066733
Wreck Depth 9.7 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEVEN (POSSIBLY)
Type dredger
Flag GB
Length 56.4 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 44
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 110
Tonnage 775
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1917
Bottom Texture 1,4,17
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1019/17 WK 2.25FMS IN 504554N, 000405E, WITH LT BUOY CLOSE S. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 233/18 & FNM 258/17. H566/24 22.1.24 FOUL LOCATED 1924 IN 504600N, 000400E, APPROX 7C S OF NEWHAVEN BREAKWATER LT. (HM NEWHAVEN, 8.2.24). AMENDED TO F (1924) IN REVISED POSN. - NM 308/24. H5707/36 3.9.36 LOCATED 262.5DEGS, 1.34M FROM SEAFORD CHURCH. LEAST DEPTH 19FT. TRACING HELD. (HMS FLINDERS, 29.8.46). AMENDED TO WK 3.25FMS. - NM 1746/36. H0574/40 18.6.47 FOUL AT 30FT CLEAR AT 28FT GENERAL DEPTH 38FT IN POSN 142.75DEGS, 5.2C FROM NEWHAVEN LT. (CSO PORTSMOUTH, 26.3.47). AMENDED TO WK 4.5FMS. - NM 1576/47. H0574/40 10.4.51 G CON LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G, BELL ESTABLISHED CLOSE S OF WK. (NAVEAM 3434/51). - NM 669/51. H0574/40 12.12.51 DIVING SURVEY SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 1951. LOCATED 155DEGS, 8.24C FROM WEST PIER LT. WK HAS BEEN WELL DEMOLISHED BY EXPLOSIVES PRESUMABLY IN ATTEMPTING DISPERSAL OF 'OCEAN SUNLIGHT'. NO PART STANDS MORE THAN 8FT ABOVE SEABED. LEAST DEPTH 34FT, SURROUNDING DEPTH 42FT. (DIRECTOR OF BOOM DEFENCE & MARINE SALVAGE, 6.12.51). H0574/40 23.5.52 SWEPT IN POSN 144DEGS, 5.2C FROM NEWHAVEN LT. CLEAR AT 32FT, FOUL AT 33FT IN GEN DEPTH 37FT. TRACING HELD. (SML 324 REPORT DTD 30.4.52). AMENDED TO WK 5.25FMS IN 504603N, 000408E, WITH BUOY CLOSE S. - NM 936/52. H0574/40 1.7.54 BUOY DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1495/54. 14.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 9.8MTRS. NC 536. 7.4.72 AMENDED TO SW 9.4MTRS [LAT]. NC'S 536 & 1652. HH090/960/01 3.11.04 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1016, HI 960). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083466 8.2.16 EXAM'D 11.08.15 IN 5046.135N, 0004.004E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11.2MTRS. NO SCOUR, LENGTH 55MTRS, HT 0.5MTRS, WIDTH 44MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND DW 9.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2016

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the LEVEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LEVEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.135 N,0 4.004 E.

How deep is the LEVEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LEVEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 9.7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.135 N,0 4.004 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEVEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LEVEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the LEVEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LEVEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LEVEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LEVEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LEVEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LEVEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LEVEN (POSSIBLY)?

The LEVEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 775 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEVEN (POSSIBLY)?

The LEVEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a dredger.

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