Erins Isle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Erins isle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 33.671 N,1 16.273 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.561183
  • Longitude: 1.271217
Wreck Depth 6.8 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 74
Sonar Width 10
Orientation 77
Tonnage 633
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0130.0,,005.8,077
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1276/19 8.2.19 H1276/19 8.2.19 WK WITH MAST/FUNNEL SHOWING IN 513330N, 011645E. G BUOY LAID 80FT S. (C-IN-C NORE) NOTE. H3381/21 2.6.21 H3381/21 2.6.21 DISPERSED LEVEL WITH GROUND. BUOY WITHDRAWN. LEAST DEPTH 17FT. (TH EX 1343/21) DELETE - NM 968/21. H8/24 17.4.24 H8/24 17.4.24 NOT LOCATED. (HMS KELLET, 17.4.24) H2737/61 19.6.61 H2737/61 19.6.61 UNCHARTED WRECK LOCATED IN VICINITY OF PREVIOUSLY REPORTED 3FMS PINNACLE USING HSA [POSN NOT STATED]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20FT IN GEN DEPTHS 25-29FT. NOT FULLY EXAMINED. (HMS EGERIA) CHART AS DW. NE 1605. H3152/61 7.7.61 H3152/61 7.7.61 POSN 513340N, 011623E USING DECCA. WIRE SWEPT, CLEAR AT 10FT, FOUL AT 14FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17 IN GEN DEPTH 24FT. SCOUR DEPTH 38FT. (HMS ECHO) - NM 1516/61. H3152/61 24.7.61 H3152/61 24.7.61 WK WILL NOT BE MARKED. (TH). H3152/61 9.7.62 H3152/61 9.7.62 EASILY LOCATED USING SONAR & DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18FT IN GEN DEPTH 30FT. SCOUR DEPTH 48FT. OBVIOUS SURFACE SLICK OBSERVED ON EBB TIDE. (HMS ENTERPRISE). H1903/65 4.10.65 H1903/65 4.10.65 LOCATED USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21FT IN GEN DEPTH 32FT. SCOUR DEPTH 50FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 10.3.65) HH3277/66 9.11.66 HH3277/66 9.11.66 NOW CHARTED AS SW 1FM 3FT [2.7MTRS] [LAT] IN LIEU OF 2FMS 4FT ON BA 1605. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NM 2073/66. H3791/68 18.3.68 H3791/68 18.3.68 LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED, 25FT. (HMS EGERIA). H3277/66 17.9.76 H3277/66 17.9.76 EXAM'D IN 513338N, 011623E USING PLA ESTUARY HF. DRIFT SWEPT, CLEAR AT 6.8, FOUL AT 7.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.2 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16MTRS. LARGE WK LYING WSW/ENE WITH SCOUR TO NE. EASILY FOUND. WK OF ERINS ISLE WAS APPARENTLY DISPERSED IN 1921AND WAS NOT LOCATED IN 1924 OR SINCE, THIS WK COULD POSSIBLY BY REMAINS OF ERIN ISLES (PLA WK REPORT, MAPLIN NO 47/76, 24.7.76) - NM 2299/76. HH244/351/01 16.7.91 HH244/351/01 16.7.91 EXAM'D 7.5.91 IN 513338.3N, 011622.9E USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.3 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 18MTRS. LARGE WK, SOME 70MTRS LONG, LYING N/S WITH A CONSIDERABLE SCOUR TO THE E EXTENDING SOME 300MTRS. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. TO BE SURVEYED AGAIN MAY 2006. (PLA WK NO.203/21, CHARTWELL E19/91 [PLA WK NO. 202/21 & 22 REFER]) NCA. 27.2.08 SEP 2008/000023559 27.2.08 EXAM'D 15.3.07 IN 5133.671N, 0116.273E [WGD] USING DPGS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.27 IN GEN DEPTH 14.2MTRS. SCOUR 5.8MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 130MTRS ENE WITH A SMALL PATCH OF SCOUR TO THE NORTH. LENGTH 74MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES N/S. SHOWS UP WELL. RETAIN SW 6.8MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 22.2.08). RETAIN SW 6.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2008

General Comments

INTACT, SCOUR HOLE EXTENDS FROM S END

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 33.671 N,1 16.273 E
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FAQ

Where is the ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.671 N,1 16.273 E.

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

The ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 6.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.671 N,1 16.273 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What was the tonnage of the ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY)?

The ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 633 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY)?

The ERINS ISLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.