Etna Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Etna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 49.979 N,6 33.263 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.832983
  • Longitude: -6.554383
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ETNA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Tonnage 1645
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1954
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date May 15, 2008

Surveying Details

H1310/81/18 30.7.81 ANCHORS AND CHAINS FOUND. IN 8MTRS OF WATER TO S OF SGEIR INOE AND LEADING IN SE DIRECTION OVER EDGE OF REEF INTO VERY DEEP WATER OF 100MTRS, AND INACCESSIBLE TO DIVERS. (J A JENNION,14.7.81). NCA. H3156/69 8.2.83 NO TRACE OF WK ON NE/SW SONAR LINES, BUT NO DISPROVING SEARCH CARRIED OUT DUE PROXIMITY OF SGEIR INOE. CONSIDERED WK MAY HAVE BROKEN UP. (HUNTING SURVEYS LTD, ROS DTD 19.11.82). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER RUNNING AGROUND ON SGEIR INOE IN A GALE. ON PASSAGE GARSTON FOR DENMARK.

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FAQ

Where is the ETNA wreck located?

The ETNA wreck is located at coordinates 57 49.979 N,6 33.263 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ETNA?

The seabed around the ETNA lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the ETNA sink?

The ETNA sank on Jan 19, 1954.

When was the wreck of the ETNA discovered?

The wreck of the ETNA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ETNA belong to?

The ETNA belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the ETNA?

The ETNA had a tonnage of 1645 tons.

What type of wreck is the ETNA?

The ETNA is classified as a steam ship.

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