Elfrida Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elfrida Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 11.513 N,0 1.286 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.191883
  • Longitude: 0.021433
Wreck Depth 44.1 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELFRIDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 87.8
Sonar Width 19.6
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 275
Tonnage 2257
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1906
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field 090.5,,,279.0
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details NO PREVIOUS RECORD. 21.6.72 INS AS WK USC PD 40MTRS IN 541130N, 000123E [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 129. H5970/69 15.1.80 EXAM'D 25.6.79 IN 541130.3N, 000121.8E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.6 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.8MTRS. SMALL WK LYING ON ROCK OUTCROP. (HMS BULLDOG HI 46/79). INS AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD. HH090/730/01 17.12.97 EXAM'D 13.6.97 IN 541130.8N, 000116.6E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.3MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEGS. ILL DEFINED, BADLY BROKEN UP AND SURROUNDED BY MINOR DEBRIS. DIMENSIONS ESTIMATED. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. (GARDLINE, HI 630). BR STD FOR POSN CHANGE. 2.4.09 WK HAS BEEN POSTIVELY IDENTIFIED AS ELFRIDA. BELL INSCRIBED
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2030

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1889 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO., SUNDERLAND, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 235HP, 2BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG. CO. LTD., SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PYMAN, BELL & CO., NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE BENISAF FOR THE TYNE. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS GLENLEE. (DODS & SIBI )

General Comments

SS ELFRIDA 1889

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FAQ

Where is the ELFRIDA wreck located?

The ELFRIDA wreck is located at coordinates 54 11.513 N,0 1.286 E.

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

The ELFRIDA lies at a depth of about 44.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 11.513 N,0 1.286 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELFRIDA?

The seabed around the ELFRIDA lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the ELFRIDA sink?

The ELFRIDA sank on Dec 19, 1906.

When was the wreck of the ELFRIDA discovered?

The wreck of the ELFRIDA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the ELFRIDA belong to?

The ELFRIDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELFRIDA carrying?

The ELFRIDA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ELFRIDA?

The ELFRIDA had a tonnage of 2257 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELFRIDA?

The ELFRIDA is classified as a steam ship.

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