Erich Lea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Erich lea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 29.914 N,0 22.481 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.498567
  • Longitude: -0.374683
Wreck Depth 46.23 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERICH LEA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 82.9
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 8.77
Orientation 175
Tonnage 1630
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1918
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Surveying Details

H5103/83 30.9.86 FASTENER IN 543000N, 002213W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). H6331/87 26.1.89 EXAM'D 6.7.88 IN 542954N, 002222W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.5MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEG, BROKEN AMIDSHIPS WITH N SECTION UPRIGHT AND S SECTION LYING ON ITS SIDE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. HH100/351/17 27.4.01 DIVED IN 1999. LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH THE DECKS CLOSE TO VERTICAL. LOTS OF FISHING NET LAID ACROSS THE WRECK. DEBRIS SPILT OUT ONTO SEABED. LARGELY INTACT. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS 'ELSISTON' BY THE BELL. THIS WAS A FORMER NAME OF THE VESSEL. (A C JACKSON/C A LACEY). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16; IN 5429.914N, 0022.481W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.23MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS, LENGTH 82.9MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HEIGHT 8.77MTRS, ORIENTATION 175/355 DEGS. WRECK IS LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE AND INTACT. (MMT, HI 1491). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-ELSISTON. BUILT IN 1904 BY R DUNCAN & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BJORNSTAD & BROEKHUS, BERGEN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-107.

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FAQ

Where is the ERICH LEA wreck located?

The ERICH LEA wreck is located at coordinates 54 29.914 N,0 22.481 W.

How deep is the ERICH LEA and where exactly is it located?

The ERICH LEA lies at a depth of about 46.23 meters and is located at coordinates 54 29.914 N,0 22.481 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERICH LEA?

The seabed around the ERICH LEA lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the ERICH LEA sink?

The ERICH LEA sank on May 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ERICH LEA discovered?

The wreck of the ERICH LEA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the ERICH LEA belong to?

The ERICH LEA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ERICH LEA carrying?

The ERICH LEA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ERICH LEA?

The ERICH LEA had a tonnage of 1630 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERICH LEA?

The ERICH LEA is classified as a steam ship.

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