Leysian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Leysian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 57.764 N,5 8.022 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.962733
  • Longitude: -5.133700
Wreck Depth 5.96 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEYSIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 63.3
Sonar Width 21.3
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 44
Tonnage 4703
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1917
Debris Field LENGTH 100.9MTRS, TOWARDS 307DEGS.
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2021

Surveying Details

16.7.82 RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS AT ABERCASTLE, ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT FAILED. FINALLY BROKE UP AND SANK FOLLOWING A FIERCE GALE IN OCT'17. DIAGRAM SHOWING POSN OF WK AND QUOTING POSN AS 515720N, 050801W. (WELSH SHIPWRECKS, VOL.1 P.45/46 & 54, T. BENNETT) QUOTED POSN PLOTS ON LAND, POSN FROM DIAGRAM GIVES 515745N, 050800W. NCA. SEP 2021/000284268 29.10.21 EXAM'D 30.7.20 IN 5157.764N, 0508.022W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.96MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 9.4MTRS, LENGTH 63.3MTRS, WIDTH 21.3MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 044/224DEGS. DEBRS FIELD DIMENSIONS LENGTH 100.9MTRS, TOWARD 307DEGS. DEBRIS SURROUNDING WK AND SPREAD ALONG CLIFFS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1677). INS NDW 5.9MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED 7M N OF STRUMBLE HD. (LLOYDS) ON VOYAGE BELFAST TO BARRY. RAN OFF COURSE IN HEAVY FOG & FOUNDERED ON ROCKS, (WELSH SHIPWRECKS VOL. 1, T. BENNETT) LEYLAND LINE VESSEL, WRECKED 7M OFF STRUMBLE HD, WHILST EN-ROUTE BELFAST TO CARDIFF. (PEMBROKESHIRE SHIPWRECKS)

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FAQ

Where is the LEYSIAN wreck located?

The LEYSIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.764 N,5 8.022 W.

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

The LEYSIAN lies at a depth of about 5.96 meters and is located at coordinates 51 57.764 N,5 8.022 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LEYSIAN?

The seabed around the LEYSIAN lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the LEYSIAN sink?

The LEYSIAN sank on Feb 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LEYSIAN discovered?

The wreck of the LEYSIAN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LEYSIAN belong to?

The LEYSIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LEYSIAN carrying?

The LEYSIAN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LEYSIAN?

The LEYSIAN had a tonnage of 4703 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEYSIAN?

The LEYSIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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