Ellesmere (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ellesmere (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.663 N,6 7.507 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.011050
  • Longitude: -6.125117
Wreck Depth 78 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 100
Shadow Height 15
Orientation 165
Tonnage 1170
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1915
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2001

Surveying Details

SUNK 48 MILES SW FROM SMALLS. (WW1SL). H3863/67 28.11.67 WK LOCATED IN 510120N, 060755W. LIES IN 60FMS, HEADING 355/175 DEG. (HMS FALMOUTH, HN 23.11.67). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H4852/75 30.6.80 LOCATED IN 510021N, 060720W. LEAST DEPTH 78 IN GEN DEPTH 95MTRS. (HMS FAWN, SIGNAL DTD 23.6.80). - NM 1497/80. H1932/79 17.2.81 EXAM'D 22.6.80 IN 510038N, 060727W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78 IN GEN DEPTH 95MTRS. DCS3 HT 15MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. LARGE WK, ABOUT 100MTRS LONG, LYING 165/345 DEGS AND APPARENTLY COMPLETE WITH TWO DISTINCT HIGH SPOTS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS FAWN, HI 56A/79-80). AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY A ROGER & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WATSON SS CO, MANCHESTER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 173 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED BY U-20. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, TWO HIGH POINTS

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FAQ

Where is the ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.663 N,6 7.507 W.

How deep is the ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 78 meters and is located at coordinates 51 0.663 N,6 7.507 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 9, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY)?

The ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1170 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY)?

The ELLESMERE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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