Luise Leonhardt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Luise leonhardt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 1.677 N,8 19.155 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.027950
  • Longitude: 8.319250
Wreck Depth 2.6 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUISE LEONHARDT
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 100.6 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3464
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1930
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2020

Surveying Details

H414/31 27.1.31 ST IN 540131N, 081955E. (BERLIN NM 2/119) - NM 206/31. H414/31 11.9.31 POSN NOW 540141N, 081925E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H2407/33 19.4.33 SHOWN IN 540142N, 081909E ON GERMAN CHARTS. H4558/34 17.7.34 SHOWN AS WK 6.0MTRS IN 540142N, 081918E ON GERMAN 138. NE 3261. H311/37 13.1.37 NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 138. DELETE. - NM 118/37. H365/56 20.8.56 WK SW 6.0MTRS IN 540140N, 081910E. (HAMBURG NM 4441/55) - NM 2091/56. H4522/50 18.12.59 WK SW 2.1MTRS IN 540140N, 081903E. (HAMBURG NM 4407/59) - NM 2994/59. H2903/77 15.9.81 WK SW 3.2MTRS IN 540140N, 081903E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 2836/81) BR STD. H1271/82 16.3.82 TWO FF IN 540121N, 081825E & 540106N, 081906E, FIXED BY DECCA, ON GERMAN FISHERIES 3DFH [1981 EDN]. SEP 2015/000272698 26.1.16 SHOWN AS SW 2.6MTRS IN 5401.677N, 0819.155E [WGD] ON GERMAN 105 [ED 37, CORR 13.11.15]. INS AS SW 2.6MTRS IN AMENDED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1921 BY BURNTISLAND S.B. CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 316NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEONHARDT & BLUMBERG. VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE HAMBURG TO SEARSPORT, USA. WENT AGROUND AT W POINT OF VOGELSAND, NEAR ELBE LTV, & BROKE IN TWO. ALL 30 CREW LOST. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the LUISE LEONHARDT wreck located?

The LUISE LEONHARDT wreck is located at coordinates 54 1.677 N,8 19.155 E.

How deep is the LUISE LEONHARDT and where exactly is it located?

The LUISE LEONHARDT lies at a depth of about 2.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 1.677 N,8 19.155 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LUISE LEONHARDT?

The seabed around the LUISE LEONHARDT lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the LUISE LEONHARDT sink?

The LUISE LEONHARDT sank on Nov 23, 1930.

When was the wreck of the LUISE LEONHARDT discovered?

The wreck of the LUISE LEONHARDT was discovered in 1930.

What country did the LUISE LEONHARDT belong to?

The LUISE LEONHARDT belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the LUISE LEONHARDT?

The LUISE LEONHARDT had a tonnage of 3464 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUISE LEONHARDT?

The LUISE LEONHARDT is classified as a steam ship.

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