Ethel (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ethel (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.472 N,0 9.854 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.557867
  • Longitude: 0.164233
Wreck Depth 18.5 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ETHEL (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 150
Tonnage 51
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1894
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0016.0,,002.0,225
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2395/73 16.10.73 H2395/73 16.10.73 WK 18.4MTRS IN 533327N, 000958E [OGB]. (HMS ECHO, HN). NC 109. H2395/73 9.1.74 H2395/73 9.1.74 LOCATED IN 533327N, 000958E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20-21MTRS. NO SCOUR. VERY SMALL WK DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. LYING NW/SE, LENGTH 10MTRS APPROX. (HMS ECHO, K6826/2). 20.6.92 20.6.92 SHOWN AS FOUL ON HUMBER 8/12 [1.4.92]. BR STD. 3.6.93 3.6.93 WK 18.4 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS SHOWN ON HUMBER 8/13 [CORRECT TO 7.5.93]. NCA. 6.9.95 6.9.95 WK 18.4MTRS SHOWN IN 533327N, 000957E [OGB] IN GEN DEPTHS 15MTRS ON HUMBER SURVEY 8/16 DTD 1994. RETAIN AS FOUL. 16.2.00 16.2.00 SHOWN AS WK 18.4MTRS ON HUMBER 8/19 [MAR '99]. REQUEST BY HUMBER PORT AUTHORITY THAT DEPTH BE SHOWN. SHOWN AS WK 18.4MTRS ON BA 109 [PUB SEP '98]. HH091/178/01 4.3.08 HH091/178/01 4.3.08 EXAMINED 28.7.07 IN 5333.472N, 0009.854E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.44 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 31.1MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 150/330DEGS WITH BOWS ?330DEGS. INTACT AND ALMOST BURIED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1178). AMEND WK 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 29.1.13 29.1.13 EXAM'D 20.10.12 IN 5333.4698N, 0009.8538E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.7 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 16MTRS TOWARDS 150 DEGS. LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 1.7MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. INTACT. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1400). LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.5MTRS. (POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). AMEND WK 18.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS 'SUDNEY' OF HULL ABOUT 1M INSIDE SPURN LTV. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST)

General Comments

LIES IN TROUGH, WELL COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the ETHEL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ETHEL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.472 N,0 9.854 E.

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

The ETHEL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.472 N,0 9.854 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ETHEL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ETHEL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the ETHEL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ETHEL (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 16, 1894.

When was the wreck of the ETHEL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ETHEL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ETHEL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ETHEL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ETHEL (POSSIBLY)?

The ETHEL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 51 tons.

What type of wreck is the ETHEL (POSSIBLY)?

The ETHEL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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