Einar Jarl (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Einar jarl (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 18.953 N,2 17.297 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.315883
  • Longitude: -2.288283
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EINAR JARL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.4
Sonar Length 89
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 165
Tonnage 1858
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0010.0,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3609/64 22.4.65 WK IN POSN 561848N, 021630W [OGB]. (HMS DUNCAN, 10.12.64). NCA. H2205/66 17.6.66 LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.5FMS. LENGTH 372FT, HEIGHT 17FT. MAX RANGE OF CONTACT 2000YDS. LYING 130DEGS/310DEGS. SLIGHT SCOUR SE OF WK. (HMS MALCOLM, 5.3.64). POSN BY DECCA. ACCEPT WK 25FMS. INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 30.7.68 SHOWN AS WK 28FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 2182B. 6.11.72 AMEND TO WK 25FMS. NE 1407. H4818/75 26.8.77 LOCATED 13.8.76 IN 561858N, 021711W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. DCS3 HEIGHT 11.6MTRS. LENGTH 95MTRS. LYING 176/356DEGS. (HMS SHIPHAM, 7.12.76). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS. BR STD. 5.9.96 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS HMS ROCKINGHAM. WK IS COLLAPSED BUT INTACT, LYING ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE. STARBOARD PROP IS MISSING. HIGHEST POINT ARE THE BOWS WHICH STAND 10MTRS PROUD OF SEABED AND ARE COVERED WITH NETS. (D L ORMSTON, LTR DTD 15.8.96). NCA. SEP 2008/000080688 19.6.08 EXAM'D 31.12.07 IN 5618.953N, 0217.297W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.8 IN GEN DEPTH 53.1MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP SURROUNDS WK. LENGTH 89MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 8.3MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE, COLLAPSED WK. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). AMEND WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 6.8.08 WRECK HAS BEEN DIVED & FOUND TO BE A FAIRLY LARGE BROKEN UP SS, WITH 1 PROPELLER & 1 LARGE BOILER, THEREFORE NOT HMS ROCKINGHAM AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. WK IS PROBABLY 'EINAR JARL'. (B BAIRD, EMAIL DTD 31.7.08) 7.8.08 FURTHER CONFIRMATION THAT THIS WRECK IS NOT HMS ROCKINGHAM. DIVED IN RECENT WEEKS, VESSEL HAS SINGLE PROPELLER WITH RUDDER BEHIND IT, ROCKINGHAM HAD TWIN OPEN STYLE PROPELLERS WITH RUDDER MIDSHIPS. STERN IS SCALLOP SHAPED WHERE AS ROCKINGHAM'S STERN WOULD HAVE BEEN POINTED. ONLY ONE BOILER WAS SEEN. POSSIBLY 'EINAR JARL'. (S HADDOW, E-MAIL DTD 7.8.08). SEP 2013/000073322 4.4.13 LOCATED 30.6.09 IN 5618.9390N, 0217.2810W [WGD]. DCS3 LENGTH 100.51MTRS, WIDTH 19.09MTRS, HT 6.53MTRS. (NEART NA GAOITH OFFSHORE WIND LTD, ROS DTD 1.2010). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1921 WITH ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR HALIFAX. MINED. ONE MAN LOST. (WW2SL & SIBI). 1.8.08 BUILT IN FREDRIKSTAD FOR DET NORDENFJELDSKE DAMPSKIPSSELSKAP, TRONDHEIM. STRUCK A MINE 9.75M E OF FIFE NESS AFTER LEAVING METHIL IN CONVOY EN86A. VESSEL WAS ABANDONED & SANK IN 10 MINUTES SE OF BELL ROCK, APPROX 3M FROM ISLE OF MAY. 23 OF 24 CREW SAVED. (B BAIRD, E-MAIL 1.8.08)

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE, COLLAPSING, SCOUR SURROUNDS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 18.953 N,2 17.297 W
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FAQ

Where is the EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 18.953 N,2 17.297 W.

How deep is the EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 56 18.953 N,2 17.297 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EINAR JARL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) sink?

The EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 17, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1964.

What country did the EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EINAR JARL (PROBABLY)?

The EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1858 tons.

What type of wreck is the EINAR JARL (PROBABLY)?

The EINAR JARL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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