Eldra Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Eldra Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 15.79 N,0 15.91 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 37 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ELDRA |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 227 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 19, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 2016 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 35M NW OF TREPORT. (WW1SL & LL WW1). GIVES APPROX POSN 501545N, 001600E FOR FILING ONLY. SUNK IN APPROX 501545N, 001600E. (DOCKET M74072). SUNK IN APPROX 501545N 0,01600E. (DOCKET M74355). H2537/28 17.8.28 H2537/28 17.8.28 NCA. SEP 2016/000164367 28.9.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6968. (EDN 4, COR TO 21.6.16). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 28, 2016 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED AND SCUTTLED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 35M NW OF TREPORT WHILST EN ROUTE FROM SWANSEA TO TREPORT. (WW1SL & LL WW1).
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