Ethelinda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ethelinda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.013 N,4 59.566 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.533550
  • Longitude: -4.992767
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ETHELINDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 102.1 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3257
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

M6997 1918 SINIKING POSN GIVEN AS 15M SE OF ANGLESEY SKERRIES (APPROX). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA IN 533200N, 045930W. BA 1825B. [NO DATE] AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW ON BA 1825A ONLY. H5141/53 14.8.53 H5141/53 14.8.53 INS AS NDW PA. NC 1411. H4827/75 25.1.77 H4827/75 25.1.77 NOT LOCATED IN THIS POSN DURING AREA SWEEP. COULD BE ANY OF WKS IN 532851N, 045802W; 532909N, 045703W OR 532947N, 045511W [OGB] ALL OF WHICH ARE WITHIN 4M AND ABOUT THE RIGHT SIZE. (HMS FOX, HI 54/76). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARROWING SS CO LTD, WHITBY. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 309 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENG WORKS, WEST HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR BARROW-IN-FURNESS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-103. 26 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ETHELINDA wreck located?

The ETHELINDA wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.013 N,4 59.566 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ETHELINDA?

The seabed around the ETHELINDA lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the ETHELINDA sink?

The ETHELINDA sank on Jan 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ETHELINDA discovered?

The wreck of the ETHELINDA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ETHELINDA belong to?

The ETHELINDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ETHELINDA carrying?

The ETHELINDA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ETHELINDA?

The ETHELINDA had a tonnage of 3257 tons.

What type of wreck is the ETHELINDA?

The ETHELINDA is classified as a steam ship.

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