Ethel (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ethel (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.403 N,2 20.796 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.473383
  • Longitude: -2.346600
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ETHEL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 88.4
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 55
Tonnage 2336
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.9.18 POSN 8M SE OF BERRY HEAD. (BOT WR 8/238, DOCKET M 43492). [?POSN IN WHICH ATTACKED]. 27.9.18 SUNK 4.5M SE OF PORTLAND BILL. (RA PORTLAND, AP REPORT, DOCKET M014899) - POSN ACCEPTED AS 502845N, 022100W APPROX. H3971/52 30.6.52 CHARTED AS NDW PA 502845N, 022100W. LC F6840. H3564/61 20.7.61 ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE THIS WK UNSUCCESSFUL. (CAPT. (F), 2ND FRIGATE SQUADRON, PORTLAND). NCA YET. H2291/64 18.5.65 NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE SONAR SEARCH. (HMS SCOTT, 1964, SURVEY [K4467]). DELETE. - FNM 41/65 & NM 907/65. H3848/86 4.6.91 WK OF OLD SS LOCATED AND DIVED ON IN 502824N, 022043W. COULD POSSIBLY BE REMAINS OF TWO WKS. BOILERS AND OLD NAV LIGHTS LOCATED. (A E SMITH, TELECON 29.5.91). NCA. 11.6.91 WK OF TWIN SCREW SS, 200FT LONG, LOCATED IN 502824.5N, 022042W. LIES IN 2 PIECES WITH BOW BROKEN OFF ON STBD SIDE. (M SKELSEY, 11.6.91). NCA. HH100/351/04 28.8.91 DIVED ON AND IDENTIFIED AS A SS. MUCH COPPER AND LEAD PIPING FOUND IN WHAT WAS THE BOILER ROOM. (A E SMITH, FAX 12.8.91). NCA. HH3848/86 25.9.91 EXAMINED IN 502821N, 022042W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.8 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LARGE WK, LENGTH 90MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. BROKEN INTO TWO PARTS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 367). - NM 2875/91. HH3848/86/2 25.11.91 EXAM'D 19.9.91 BY HMS BULLDOG IN 502822N, 022044W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.1, FOUL AT 30.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.8 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LIES 049/229DEGS, IN TWO SECTIONS WITH BOW SECTION LYING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE MORE SUBSTANTIAL STERN PART. A FUNNEL CAN BE DISCERNED ON INSPECTION OF THE SONAR TRACE. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 367). AMEND TO WK 29.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/961/01 2.12.03 NOT EXAMINED. LIES IN AREA OF STATIC FISHING GEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 961). NCA. HH091/154/01 / SEP 2010/000005843 29.12.09 LOCATED 2.3.09 IN 5028.403N, 0220.796W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.11 IN GEN DEPTH 34.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 88.4MTRS, WIDTH 22.0MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). APPARENTLY BROKEN UP. AMEND WK 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2009

Circumstances of loss

TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR BARRY ROADS. TORPEDOED BY UB 104. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK NEAR PORTLAND. (SIBI).

General Comments

APPARENTLY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 28.403 N,2 20.796 W
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FAQ

Where is the ETHEL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ETHEL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.403 N,2 20.796 W.

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

The ETHEL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.403 N,2 20.796 W.

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

The seabed around the ETHEL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the ETHEL (PROBABLY) sink?

The ETHEL (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 16, 1918.

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

The wreck of the ETHEL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ETHEL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ETHEL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ETHEL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ETHEL (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ETHEL (PROBABLY)?

The ETHEL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2336 tons.

What type of wreck is the ETHEL (PROBABLY)?

The ETHEL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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