Eaglescliffe (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Eaglescliffe (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 29.008 N,0 27.827 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.483467
- Longitude: -0.463783
|
| Wreck Depth |
44.09 m
|
| Water Depth |
48 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
45.5 |
| Sonar Width |
11.8 |
| Shadow Height |
4.41 |
| Orientation |
100 |
| Tonnage |
164 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 6, 1873
|
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
May 23, 2017 |
Surveying Details
28.3.17 OAKWELL REPD SUNK 3 MILES NE OF NORTH CHEEK OF ROBIN HOOD BAY. H4593/59 9.11.59 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1200. 28.8.73 AMENDED TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. H6331/87 27.1.89 EXAM'D 19.5.88 IN 542900N, 002742W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.2 TO 5MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEG WITH HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/10 24.11.95 EXTREMELY DECAYED, MOST CERTAINLY OLD AND AN IRON BUILT HULL. SINGLE BOILER, STEAM COMPOUND ENGINE AMIDSHIPS. PROPELLOR HELD UPRIGHT BY A LENGTH OF ITS OWN SHAFT AND IS STANDING ON THE SEABED ON THE STBD SIDE, JUST FORWARD OF THE BOILER. LARGE PILES OF PIG IRON INGOTS IN THE FWD AND AFT HOLDS. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). 12.11.99 THIS MAY WELL BE 'EAGLESCLIFFE'. (R YOUNG, TELECON). SEP 2017/000002822 23.5.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5429.008N, 0027.827W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.09MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. LENGTH 45.5MTRS, WIDTH 11.8MTRS, HT 4.41MTRS, ORIENTATION 100/280 DEGS. WK UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
6.1.1873 REPORTED LOST ON 6.1.1873. BUILT IN 1870 AT STOCKTON ON TEES. IRON SS. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. CREW OF 10. PASSAGE MIDDLESBOROUGH TO DUNKIRK, CARGO CAST IRON INGOTS/PIGS. VESSEL WENT MISSING, LAST SEEN OFF SCARBOROUGH.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 29.008 N,0 27.827 W
Eaglescliffe (Probably) on Wreck Map
Eaglescliffe (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 29.008 N,0 27.827 W.
How deep is the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 44.09 meters and is located at coordinates 54 29.008 N,0 27.827 W.
How deep is the seabed around the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.
When did the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) sink?
The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 6, 1873.
When was the wreck of the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) belong to?
The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) carrying?
The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.
What was the tonnage of the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY)?
The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 164 tons.
What type of wreck is the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY)?
The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.