El Dorado Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
El dorado Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 34.279 N,1 59.854 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.571317
  • Longitude: 1.997567
Wreck Depth 19.16 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EL DORADO
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 89.9
Sonar Width 22.5
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 188
Tonnage 1519
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1923
Bottom Texture 4,1
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4891/23 17.7.23 DW IN POSN 272.5 DEG 9.85M FROM GORLESTON CH. (N FORELAND RADIO & TH GT YARMOUTH, 16.7.23). H4989/23 23.9.23 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 50FT. POSN 523410N, 015930E. (TH 22.9.23). AMEND TO WK 8.25FMS. DELETE BUOY. H336/31 27.8.51 EXAM'D IN 523416N, 020000E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 54FT, FOUL AT 56FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 63FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 79FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER 20.8.51). AMEND TO WK 9FMS. H3730/69 30.5.69 EXAM'D IN 523418N, 020002E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63FT IN GEN DEPTH 78FT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). AMEND TO WK 10FMS 3FT. BR STD. H6285/69 27.1.70 LOCATED IN 523430N, 020004E USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 78FT. (KELVIN HUGHES, K5733/3). H4398/71 16.9.71 EXAM'D IN 523420N, 020004E [OGB] USNG HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 18.0, FOUL 19.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.0MTRS IN 23.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. FLAT SEABED. LIES N/S APPROX. 250FT LONG. (HMS ENTERPRISE). AMEND TO SW 9FMS 5FT IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 5.4.76 AMEND TO SW 18.0MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 24.10.94 EXAM'D 8.7.94 IN 523415.2N, 015958.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 18.7, FOUL 19.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.6 IN GEN DEPTH 25.5MTRS. SCOUR 1-3MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.5MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. WELL DISPERSED AND BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 18.7.17 EXAM'D 20.12.17; IN 5234.279N, 0159.854E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 89.9MTRS, WIDTH 22.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 188/008 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 19.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-EL DORADO, EX-AMMA LEA. BUILT OF IRON IN 1883 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI AKTIEB, HELSINGBORG. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 173HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE GHENT FOR HULL. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SPANISH SS BEGONIA NO 5.

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FAQ

Where is the EL DORADO wreck located?

The EL DORADO wreck is located at coordinates 52 34.279 N,1 59.854 E.

How deep is the EL DORADO and where exactly is it located?

The EL DORADO lies at a depth of about 19.16 meters and is located at coordinates 52 34.279 N,1 59.854 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EL DORADO?

The seabed around the EL DORADO lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the EL DORADO sink?

The EL DORADO sank on Jul 15, 1923.

When was the wreck of the EL DORADO discovered?

The wreck of the EL DORADO was discovered in 1923.

What country did the EL DORADO belong to?

The EL DORADO belonged to SE.

What cargo was the EL DORADO carrying?

The EL DORADO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EL DORADO?

The EL DORADO had a tonnage of 1519 tons.

What type of wreck is the EL DORADO?

The EL DORADO is classified as a steam ship.

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