Ethiope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ethiope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 40.539 N,4 15.567 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.675650
  • Longitude: -4.259450
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ETHIOPE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3794
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 25.1.71 25.1.71 SUNK 40M SW BY S FROM START POINT. (WW1SL). NCA. POSN 494030N, 041530W FOR FILING ONLY. H3110/72 28.11.73 H3110/72 28.11.73 NOTHING FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH. (HMS HECATE, 1973). [HOWEVER WRECK FOUND 4C NE BELIEVED TO BE 'FLYING ENTERPRISE']. NCA. HH091/059/01 11.11.05 HH091/059/01 11.11.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2005

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 40M SW BY S FROM START POINT. (WW1SL). SUNK BY SUBMARINE 45M S OF PLYMOUTH WHILST EN ROUTE FROM HULL & LONDON TO CALABAR. (LL WW1). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-41 IN 492300N, 040700W APPROX [FROM LOCATION MAP]. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.13).

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FAQ

Where is the ETHIOPE wreck located?

The ETHIOPE wreck is located at coordinates 49 40.539 N,4 15.567 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ETHIOPE?

The seabed around the ETHIOPE lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the ETHIOPE sink?

The ETHIOPE sank on May 28, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ETHIOPE discovered?

The wreck of the ETHIOPE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the ETHIOPE belong to?

The ETHIOPE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ETHIOPE?

The ETHIOPE had a tonnage of 3794 tons.

What type of wreck is the ETHIOPE?

The ETHIOPE is classified as a steam ship.

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