Ettrick Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ettrick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 12.92 N,7 54.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.215333
  • Longitude: -7.901500
Water Depth 1200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name ETTRICK
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 151.5 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 11279
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 361300N, 075400W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN OVER 1100MTRS. 11.2.80 POSN GIVEN AS 361200N, 080200W. (ARTICLE
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 1979

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1938, BY BARCLAY CURLE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. ON PASSAGE FROM FRENCH NORTH AFRICA. WAS SERVING AS AN AUXILIARY TRANSPORT WHEN SHE WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-155 150M W OF GIBRALTAR. 24 KILLED, 185 SAVED. (DODS).

General Comments

CAREER OF THE ETTRICK

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FAQ

Where is the ETTRICK wreck located?

The ETTRICK wreck is located at coordinates 36 12.92 N,7 54.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ETTRICK?

The seabed around the ETTRICK lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the ETTRICK sink?

The ETTRICK sank on Nov 15, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ETTRICK discovered?

The wreck of the ETTRICK was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ETTRICK belong to?

The ETTRICK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ETTRICK carrying?

The ETTRICK was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the ETTRICK?

The ETTRICK had a tonnage of 11279 tons.

What type of wreck is the ETTRICK?

The ETTRICK is classified as a liner.

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