Etal Manor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Etal manor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 0.206 N,6 53.957 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.003433
  • Longitude: -6.899283
Wreck Depth 51.36 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ETAL MANOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 94.56
Sonar Width 23.68
Shadow Height 3.64
Orientation 338
Tonnage 1875
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2024

Surveying Details

SUNK 7 MILES S BY E FROM HOOK PT, WATERFORD. (BMVS). H351/20 INS CHARTS IN 520035N, 065400W. 28.6.23 AMEND TO DWPA. H1270/74 17.10.74 AMEND TO USCPA 8FMS IN 520035N, 065400W. - NM 2069/74. H2979/74 29.7.77 FF REPORTED IN 520022N, 065418W. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, LTR DTD 7.2.77). 18.3.78 AMEND TO USCPA 40MTRS. NC 2049. H1933/79 10.4.81 EXAM'D 24.11.80 IN 520012N, 065356W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. LYING 150/330 DEGS, WITH HIGH POINT NEAR N END. GIVES STRONG MAGNETIC RESPONSE. (HMS FOX, HI 51B/79). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS. BR STD. 9.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5200.208N, 0653.959W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. LENGTH 93MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 1.9MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 150/330 DEGS WITH BOWS ?SSE. INTACT, WELL BURIED. SOME SCOUR AT SE END. AMEND WK 55MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 17.7.12 LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.11MTRS. (IRISH WKS LIST). AMEND WK 52MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2024000158391 17.06.24 EXAM'D 22/5/2024: WK LOCATED IN 5200.206N, 0653.957W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.36MTRS, GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. LENGTH 94.56MTRS, WIDTH 23.68MTRS, HT 3.64MTRS. MAIN STRUCTUTE OF WK IS WELL FLATTENED. (RV KEARY H525 INVESTIGATION). AMEND NDW 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY J CROWN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J FENWICK & SONS, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE ENGINE CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BARRY FOR QUEENSTOWN, COBH. TORPEDOED WITHOUT WARNING BY UC-48. SIX MEN LOST. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the ETAL MANOR wreck located?

The ETAL MANOR wreck is located at coordinates 52 0.206 N,6 53.957 W.

How deep is the ETAL MANOR and where exactly is it located?

The ETAL MANOR lies at a depth of about 51.36 meters and is located at coordinates 52 0.206 N,6 53.957 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ETAL MANOR?

The seabed around the ETAL MANOR lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the ETAL MANOR sink?

The ETAL MANOR sank on Sep 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ETAL MANOR discovered?

The wreck of the ETAL MANOR was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ETAL MANOR belong to?

The ETAL MANOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ETAL MANOR carrying?

The ETAL MANOR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ETAL MANOR?

The ETAL MANOR had a tonnage of 1875 tons.

What type of wreck is the ETAL MANOR?

The ETAL MANOR is classified as a steam ship.

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