Marie Leonhardt (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Marie leonhardt (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.031 N,1 38.393 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.850517
  • Longitude: 1.639883
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.5 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1466
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2025

Surveying Details

MAY BE UNKNOWN WK IN 515042N, 013752E. SW 7 FM 4 FT. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H3180/74 29.9.75 NOT LOCATED WITH TRANSIT SONAR. (HMS ENTERPRISE HI 11/75). H1954/80 22.3.82 NO CONTACT OBTAINED DURING DCS3 AND E/S SEARCH WITHIN 1 CABLE OF DATUM. AREA OF FLAT FEATURELESS SAND/GRAVEL. (SOISS, HI 24). HH090/654/01 19.7.95 VERY SMALL CONTACT WITH SOME SHADOW LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE CHARTED POS'N. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. NOT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (NP 1016, HI 654). NCA. HH090/742/01 19.5.97 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY DURING SONAR SEARCH. NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 OR E/S DURING INVESTIGATION, BUT SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. ASSUMED BURIED BY MOBILE SEABED. (NP 1016, HI 742). NCA. HH090/768/01 6.7.98 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 768). NCA. HH090/851/01 7.7.99 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 851). NCA. HH090/993/01 1.7.02 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 993). NCA. HH091/023/01 2.6.03 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1023). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2025000337797 09.07.2025 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. �(NJORD SURVEY AB, HI1896, DTD 28.05.2025). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY SCHIFFSWERFT V KOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY (EVERETT & NEWBIGGIN). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 283NHP FOR 9KTS. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. MINED 2.25M E 0.5 N FROM SUNK LTV. FIVE MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.031 N,1 38.393 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

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

What country did the MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY)?

The MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1466 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY)?

The MARIE LEONHARDT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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