St Leander Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
St leander Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.016 N,0 23.217 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.716933
  • Longitude: -0.386950
Wreck Depth 5.3 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST LEANDER
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 55.3 m
Width 9.3 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 658
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1951
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1957
Original Source research vessel
Surveying Details H557/51 26.1.51 ST IN 534300N, 002307W, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY GPFL(2)G CLOSE NNW OF WK. (HUMBER NM 2/51) - NE 3497. H557/51 6.4.51 SALVAGE OPERATIONS START 3.4.51. (HUMBER) - NCA. H557/51 19.7.51 WK NOW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G 1C S OF WK, OR 142DEGS, 3150FT FROM W END OF ST ANDREWS DOCK WALL. (HUMBER NM 50/51) - NM 1307/51. H557/51 30.12.51 BUOY NOW 192DEGS, 3530FT FROM FROM ST ANDRES TOWER. (HCB HULL LTR DTD 14.8.51) - NM 1745/51. H72/52 15.1.52 OWNERS HAVE INSTRUCTED SALVAGE COMPANY TO START DISPERSAL OPERATIONS. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD) - NCA YET. H5501/52 17.10.52 G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S NOW 187DEGS, 4070FT FROM ST ANDREWS TOWER. (HUMBER CB NM 50/52) - NCA. 30.10.52 SHOWN AS WK 0FMS 4FT, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G CLOSE E ON SURVEY E9108. - NE 3497. H5501/52 3.7.53 LT BUOY NOW 174DEGS, 3970FT FROM ST ANDREWS TOWER. (HUMBER CB NM 24/53) - NM 1489/53. H72/53 23.10.53 DISPERSAL OPERATIONS CONTINUING. (HCB LETTER 14.10.53) - NCA. H7088/53 25.11.53 LT BUOY NOW 207DEGS, 4000FT FROM CHIMNEY [534331N, 002237W. BUOY NO LONGER MARKS CHANNEL BUT IS PURELY A WK MARKING BUOY. (HUMBER BOARD) - NM 2692/53. H309/54 18.1.55 SHOWN AS WK 2FMS 5FT ON SURVEYS E9573 & E9650/1-3) - LC 109. H5095/56 21.2.57 NOT SHOWN ON HUMBER CONSERVANCY SURVEY MAY 1955. - AMENDED TO LIFT - NE 3497.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1949, FOUNDERED IN RIVER HUMBER. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 43.016 N,0 23.217 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST LEANDER wreck located?

The ST LEANDER wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.016 N,0 23.217 W.

How deep is the ST LEANDER and where exactly is it located?

The ST LEANDER lies at a depth of about 5.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 43.016 N,0 23.217 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST LEANDER?

The seabed around the ST LEANDER lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the ST LEANDER sink?

The ST LEANDER sank on Jan 10, 1951.

When was the wreck of the ST LEANDER discovered?

The wreck of the ST LEANDER was discovered in 1951.

What country did the ST LEANDER belong to?

The ST LEANDER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST LEANDER carrying?

The ST LEANDER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ST LEANDER?

The ST LEANDER had a tonnage of 658 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST LEANDER?

The ST LEANDER is classified as a trawler.

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