Sierra Leone Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sierra leone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 52.418 N,2 16.487 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.873633
  • Longitude: -2.274783
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIERRA LEONE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 113.1 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3730
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1910
Original Detection Year 1911
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2010

Surveying Details

20.3.11 20.3.11 WK OF SS SIERRA LEONE, WITH MASTS, FUNNEL & GREATER PORTION OF HULL ABOVE WATER IN POSN BEARING S 63DEGS E 19C FROM FORT ST ANTHONY [045215N, 021445W APPROX]. PLOTS IN 045240N, 021515W. WRECK FORMS A CONSPICUOUS MARK. (HM SURVEYING VESSEL MUTINE, HN & SURVEY C4540). INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). - NM 356/11. H5018/28 17.8.28 H5018/28 17.8.28 ST IN 045240N, 021635W. (ADMIRALTY). AMEND TO ST (1911) IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2772/30 23.5.30 H2772/30 23.5.30 NOW DW IN 045240N, 021635W. (ADMIRALTY). BR STD. 1.7.80 1.7.80 DW IN 045217N, 021626W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 24.2.82 24.2.82 STILL SHOWN AS ST ON US 57060. NCA. 1.4.82 1.4.82 SHOWN AS DW IN 045215N, 021628W ON NC 3113. 20.3.09 20.3.09 WGD POSN: 0452.364N, 0216.450W, AS SHOWN ON NE 1383 IN PROGRESS. RETAIN IN EXISTING POSN WHICH IS CORRECT FOR LARGEST SCALE BA 3113 [UND] DATUM. 27.1.10 27.1.10 WGD POSN BY GEO-REFERENCING: 0452.418N, 0216.487W. NE 3113.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER, DEMPSER & CO LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 528NHP. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR WEST COAST OF AFTICA. WAS WRECKED AT ENTRANCE TO AXIM. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 4 52.418 N,2 16.487 W
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FAQ

Where is the SIERRA LEONE wreck located?

The SIERRA LEONE wreck is located at coordinates 4 52.418 N,2 16.487 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIERRA LEONE?

The seabed around the SIERRA LEONE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SIERRA LEONE sink?

The SIERRA LEONE sank on Jul 1, 1910.

When was the wreck of the SIERRA LEONE discovered?

The wreck of the SIERRA LEONE was discovered in 1911.

What country did the SIERRA LEONE belong to?

The SIERRA LEONE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SIERRA LEONE carrying?

The SIERRA LEONE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SIERRA LEONE?

The SIERRA LEONE had a tonnage of 3730 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIERRA LEONE?

The SIERRA LEONE is classified as a steam ship.

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