El Dorado Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
El dorado Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 34.36 N,1 59.955 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.572667
  • Longitude: 1.999250
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 21 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
Tonnage 1519
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1923
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4891/23 17.7.23 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 272.5DEGS, 9.85M FROM GORLESTON CH. (N FORELAND RADIO, 16.7.23). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. H4989/23 4.10.60 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 50FT IN 523410N, 015930E. (TH, 22.9.23). AMEND WK 8.25FMS. DELETE BUOY. H336/31 27.8.51 EXAM'D IN 523416N, 020000E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 54FT, FOUL 56FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63FT IN GEN DEPTH 79FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 20.8.51). AMEND WK 9FMS. BR STD. H3730/69 30.5.69 EXAM'D IN LISTED POSN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63FT IN GEN DEPTH 78FT [LAT]. FAINT SONAR CONTACT FROM N CONTACT AT 1200YDS, FROM SW LOST AT 800YDS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). AMEND WK 10FMS 3FT. H6285/69 27.1.70 LOCATED IN 523430N, 020004E USING DECCA DURING PIPE TOWING SURVEY. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72FT IN GEN DEPTH 78FT. (KELVIN HUGHES, [K5733/3]). NCA. H4398/71 16.9.71 EXAM'D IN 523420N, 020004E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 18.0MTRS, FOUL 19.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.0 IN GEN DEPTH 23.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. FLAT SEABED. LIES N/S. APPROX 250FT LONG. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 8.6.71). AMEND SW 9FMS 5FT. H4629/71 21.12.71 VERY SMALL WK. DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE AS 'EL DORADO' AND NOT LIKELY TO HAVE SUNK INTO SEABED AS THIS IS TOO FIRM. NOT DIVED ON. (E GILES, 22.11.71). NCA. POSN AMENDED DURING HI 616, RECORD AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE [10854]. SEP 2016/000091758 20.7.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2016-2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-EL DORADO, EX-ANNA LEA. BUILT OF IRON 1883 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI AKTIEB. HELSINGBORG. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 173 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARK, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE GENT FOR HULL. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SPANISH SS BEGONA NO 5. (SIBI).

General Comments

POSN PLOTS WITHIN WK 18.7MTRS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 34.36 N,1 59.955 E
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FAQ

Where is the EL DORADO wreck located?

The EL DORADO wreck is located at coordinates 52 34.36 N,1 59.955 E.

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

The EL DORADO lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 52 34.36 N,1 59.955 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EL DORADO?

The seabed around the EL DORADO lies at approximately 21 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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