Electra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Electra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 54.422 N,1 0.504 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.907033
  • Longitude: 1.008400
Wreck Depth 23.79 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELECTRA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.1 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 5.3
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 81
Tonnage 799
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 100.0,,002.8,050.0
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4551/76 15.11.76 WK REPD IN 505422N, 010043E. POSN FROM DECCA. HT 20FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 4/76 DTD 27.10.76, SURVEYED IN 1956). INS AS WK 20MTRS. BR STD. H4199/78 20.10.78 LOCATED 26.9.77 IN 505422N, 010037E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 33MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LENGTH 61MTRS. LYING 080/260DEGS. APPARENTLY COMPLETE AND POSSIBLY WARSHIP (?DESTROYER) PROFILE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). INS AS WK 24.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/711/01 29.1.97 EXAM'D 15.8.96 IN 505425N, 010029E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.0, FOUL AT 24.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.7 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 711). NOT FULLY SWEPT, RETAIN AS WK 24.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH242/400/13 16.7.01 LOCATED IN 5054.428N, 0100.504E [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 24.2MTRS. (NP 1016, SIGNAL DTD 1.7.01). AMEND TO SW 24MTRS. BR STD. HH242/400/13 30.7.01 EXAM'D 3.7.01 IN 5054.428N, 0100.504E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 24.2, FOUL 24.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.5 IN GEN DEPTH 29.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.95MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HN DTD 11.7.01 FOR HI 921). NCA. HH090/921/01 19.9.01 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. PROMINENT BOTTOM FEATURE WITH A HT OF 2MTRS LIES CLOSE N OF THIS WK. (NP 1016, HI 921). NFA. HH100/351/17 16.10.01 THIS IS THE 'ELECTRA'. IDENTIFIED BY NAME ON THE SHIP'S CUTLERY. (T GOODFELLOW, EMAIL DTD 10.10.01). NCA. SEP2016/000091764 19.4.17 EXAM'D 26.7.16; IN 5054.422N, 0100.504E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 23.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HEIGHT 5.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 081/261 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 100MTRS, 2.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 050 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1876 BY PALMER, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LONDON SS CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GENOA FOR LONDON. CARGO CITRUS FRUIT AND WINE. RUN DOWN AND SUNK BY THE IRON VESSEL 'DHOLLERA' (LONDON FOR ADELAIDE, GENERAL CARGO). 6 MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the ELECTRA wreck located?

The ELECTRA wreck is located at coordinates 50 54.422 N,1 0.504 E.

How deep is the ELECTRA and where exactly is it located?

The ELECTRA lies at a depth of about 23.79 meters and is located at coordinates 50 54.422 N,1 0.504 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELECTRA?

The seabed around the ELECTRA lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ELECTRA discovered?

The wreck of the ELECTRA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ELECTRA belong to?

The ELECTRA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELECTRA carrying?

The ELECTRA was carrying foodstuffs: solid,wine.

What was the tonnage of the ELECTRA?

The ELECTRA had a tonnage of 799 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELECTRA?

The ELECTRA is classified as a steam ship.

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