Ellida (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ellida (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 33.115 N,0 38.061 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.551917
  • Longitude: -0.634350
Wreck Depth 40.68 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELLIDA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 83.4
Sonar Width 16.8
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1124
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1917
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H2390/17 24.4.17 SANK ABOUT 200FT FROM WAR CHANNEL BUOY IN 543300N, 003700W. WHITBY SCAR BUOY BORE S 0.5W ABOUT 4M. (PILOT). H3131/17 25.5.17 WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA (1917) IN 543100N, 003700W. (WHITBY). - PNM & FNM 324/17). H3752/26 11.6.26 CHARTED AS NDW PA (1917) IN 543000N, 003700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1191. 3.4.74 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 28MTS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 134. H6331/87 23.1.87 WK EXAM'D 8.7.88 IN 543306N, 003757W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.1 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS. LIES 135/315DEG, IN TWO PARTS WITH ABOUT 10MTRS GAP BETWEEN THEM. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B) INS AS WK 41MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/09 8.6.95 STERN SEPARATE FROM THE REST OF THE WK BY SOME 10MTRS. WELL DECAYED. STEAM TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OVER ON THE STBD SIDE. ENGINE ROOM TELEGRAPH ON THE SEABED FACE UP. WHEEL BOSS ON STERN, NO NAME. BREAKFAST PLATE WITH 'ALBION STEAM SHIP COMPANY' INSIGNIA. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). 30.5.02 EUT POSN: 5433.110N, 0038.051W. NE 1612. 16.4.09 THIS WK IS PROBABLY ELLIDA. IDENTITY BASED ON MACHINERY, LENGTH, POSITION OF LOSS, NORWEGIAN & ENGLISH CROCKERY & BOTTLES RECOVERED. (C RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 14.6.09). SEP 2015/000095701 1.6.15 EXAM'D BY BDC 41.71MTRS IN 5433.114N, 0038.061W [WGD]. NFS. (CEFAS SURVEY, DS9). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 16.5.17 EXAM'D 17.12.16; IN 5433.115N, 0038.061W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.68MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS, LENGTH 83.4MTRS, WIDTH 16.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 135/315 DEGS. WRECK IS IN A SEVERE STATE OF DECAY. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1901 BY BERGENS MEKANISKE VERKSTEDER A/S, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ADOLPH HALBORSEN, BERGEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 101NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CAEN FOR THE TYNE. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UB-41 ABOUT 2.5M ENE WHITBY. (WW1SL & SIBI, WRECKSITE.EU).

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FAQ

Where is the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 33.115 N,0 38.061 W.

How deep is the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 40.68 meters and is located at coordinates 54 33.115 N,0 38.061 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELLIDA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) sink?

The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ELLIDA (PROBABLY)?

The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1124 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELLIDA (PROBABLY)?

The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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