Eleanor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Eleanor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 4.01 N,5 57.56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.066833
  • Longitude: -5.959333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELEANOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.8
Tonnage 917
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1881
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1881
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.12.70 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS NEAR LEESTONE, CO DOWN. POSN GIVEN IS THAT OF LEESTONE PT. (LLOYDS). POSN 540400N, 055730W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1874 BY LESLIE, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON & NW RAILWAY COMPANY. ONE BOILER, 2 CYLINDER OSCILLATING ENGINE OF 350 NHP, PADDLE PROPULSION. MACHINERY BY R STEPHENSON & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE HOLYHEAD FOR GREENORE. STRANDED AND LOST IN FORCE 5 WINDS. NO LIVES LLOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ELEANOR wreck located?

The ELEANOR wreck is located at coordinates 54 4.01 N,5 57.56 W.

When did the ELEANOR sink?

The ELEANOR sank on Jan 27, 1881.

When was the wreck of the ELEANOR discovered?

The wreck of the ELEANOR was discovered in 1881.

What country did the ELEANOR belong to?

The ELEANOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELEANOR carrying?

The ELEANOR was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ELEANOR?

The ELEANOR had a tonnage of 917 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELEANOR?

The ELEANOR is classified as a steam ship.

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