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Leda (2) - (1935-1942)
The second "Panama Transport Company MS "Leda" which was sunk northwest of Trinidad.
The second "Leda", seen here in the Panama Channel, was build in 1925 for the Baltisch-Amerikanische Petroleum-Import GmbH, Danzig.
From 1928 managed by Waried Tankschiff Rhederei GmbH, Hambrg.
In 1935 to the Panama Transport Co., Panama.
On 3.11.1942 torpedoed by the U-160 near North West off Trinidad, on the voyage Carapito via Trinidad to Guantanamo Bay, New York.
Salvaged but in tow sunken on 5.11.1942 in position 11.12 N / 62.18 in 50 feet water.
"Leda (2)", outbound, February 26th, 1942.(Photo US Coast Guard)
"Leda (2)", outbound, April 7th, 1942.(Photo US Coast Guard)
The Miramar Ship Index for "LEDA"
IDNo:
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5606319
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Year:
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1925
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Name:
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LEDA
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Keel:
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Type:
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Tanker
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Launch Date:
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25.08.1925
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Flag:
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DZG
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Date of completion:
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11.1925
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Tons:
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8932
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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16,056
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Yard No:
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664
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Length overall:
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149.07
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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143.13
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Country of build:
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DEU
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Beam:
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19.3
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Builder:
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Howaldtswerke
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Kiel
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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2D-10.5
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Subsequent History:
-
Disposal Data:
Torpedoed and sunk by U 160, 12.16 N / 64.06 W on 3.11.42 & sank 11.12 N / 62.18 W on 5.11.1942 in tow
History:
ON
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LR/IMO
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ID
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Year
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Name
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Tons
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Change
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Registered Owner
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5606319
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1925
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LEDA
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8932
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Baltisch-Amerikan
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5606319
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1925
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LEDA
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8932
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1935
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Panama Transport Comp.
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Sisterships are "Calliope" (Ampetco (III)) and "Urania" (Ampetco (II)), simular ships in this group where "Penelope" and "Thalia".
Additional Info by Starke & Schell Registers :
LEDA - 1925 DZ 2M (aft) (10½)
8,932 GRT for Baltisch-Amerik. Petroleum Import G.m.b.H., Danzig 470.1 x 63.2
Tanker built by Howaldtswerke, Kiel (11) #664
1935 - Panama Transport Co., Panama PA
Torpedoed and sunk by U 160, on 3 Nov 1942, in 12.16 N-64.06 W, voyage Trinidad - Guantanamo Bay & New York,
fuel oil (sank 5th in 11.12N-62.18W in tow).
Additional information from Uboat.net :
Name: Leda
Type: Motor tanker
Tonnage: 8.546 tons
Completed: 1925 - Howaldtswerke AG, Kiel
Owner: Panama Transport Co (Standard Oil Co), Panama
Homeport: Panama
Date of attack: 3 Nov, 1942
Nationality: Panaman
Fate: Sunk by U-160 (Georg Lassen)
Position: 12.16N, 64.06W - Grid ED 8298
- See location on a map -
Complement: 48 (0 dead and 48 survivors).
Convoy: TAG-18
Route: voyage Carapito via Trinidad to Guantanamo Bay, New York.
Cargo: -
History: -
Notes on loss:
At 11.37 hours on 3 Nov, 1942, U-160 attacked the convoy TAG-18 for the third time west of Grenada and sank the
Gypsum Empress and Leda. The Leda was taken in tow, but later foundered in 11°12N/62°18W.