Elisabeth Jane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Elisabeth jane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.5 N,8 12.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.775000
  • Longitude: -8.212500
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELISABETH JANE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 24.5 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.2
Tonnage 102
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1917
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 26, 2010

Surveying Details

H5862/16 5.10.16 SUNKEN WRECK, MAST SHOWING, IN 514630N, 081245W, OR 251DEGS [W MAG], FROM POWER HEAD. (VICE ADMIRAL, QUEENSTOWN). - NM 1102/16. H7743/16 5.1.17 DISPERSED. (VICE ADMIRAL, QUEENSTOWN). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 26/17.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN KETCH BUILT 1875 BY FERGUSON, CONNAH'S QUAY, CHESIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W.K. SLADE. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR CORK. STRANDED & LOST IN FORCE 6 SW WINDS. (SII)

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FAQ

Where is the ELISABETH JANE wreck located?

The ELISABETH JANE wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.5 N,8 12.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELISABETH JANE?

The seabed around the ELISABETH JANE lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the ELISABETH JANE sink?

The ELISABETH JANE sank on Sep 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ELISABETH JANE discovered?

The wreck of the ELISABETH JANE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ELISABETH JANE belong to?

The ELISABETH JANE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELISABETH JANE carrying?

The ELISABETH JANE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ELISABETH JANE?

The ELISABETH JANE had a tonnage of 102 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELISABETH JANE?

The ELISABETH JANE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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