Elterwater Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Elterwater Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 3.096 N,2 36.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.051600
  • Longitude: -2.614833
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELTERWATER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2126
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1927
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2003

Surveying Details

H2335/59 11.6.59 STRANDED WRECK IN PA 560306N, 023648W. (HMS EGERIA). BR STD. H1375/60 ST SHOWN ON SURVEY K2508 (HMS SCOTT 1958-59). NO MENTION IN THE REPORT OF SURVEY. H1280/75 10.3.75 REPORTED TO BE SS ELTERWATER (OF NEWCASTLE). SANK EN ROUTE ANTWERP TO GRANGEMOUTH, WITH CARGO OF PIG IRON, AFTER RUNNING ONTO CARR ROCKS. THE WRECK IS NOW COMPLETELY BROKEN UP ON FAIRLY RUGGED BOTTOM, MAKING THE WRECKAGE DIFFICULT TO FIND. DEPTH APPROX 2 TO 3 FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT NOTED). H1310/87/24 16.7.87 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN BROKEN UP FOR SCRAP OVER PERIOD 1946-49. VERY LITTLE REMAINS. (A KNOX, 10.7.87). NO LONGER CHARTED. PRESUMABLY DELETED WHEN METRIC CHARTS COMPILED. HH091/047/01 2.1.04 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1047). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2021/000134234 21.6.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1682). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY SMITH'S DOCK CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHARP SS CO LTD. TWO BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR GRANGEMOUTH. CARGO PIG IRON. RAN AGROUND IN THICK FOG. SALVAGE WORK COMMENCED BUT VESSEL BECAME A TOTAL WRECK. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ELTERWATER wreck located?

The ELTERWATER wreck is located at coordinates 56 3.096 N,2 36.89 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELTERWATER?

The seabed around the ELTERWATER lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ELTERWATER sink?

The ELTERWATER sank on Aug 26, 1927.

When was the wreck of the ELTERWATER discovered?

The wreck of the ELTERWATER was discovered in 1959.

What country did the ELTERWATER belong to?

The ELTERWATER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELTERWATER carrying?

The ELTERWATER was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the ELTERWATER?

The ELTERWATER had a tonnage of 2126 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELTERWATER?

The ELTERWATER is classified as a steam ship.

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