Everleigh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Everleigh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.306 N,1 47.145 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.488433
  • Longitude: -1.785750
Wreck Depth 32.62 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EVERLEIGH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 138
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 78
Tonnage 5222
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.2.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 512842N, 014648W. (AUBD 304/50, ESCORT GROUP 17). H01272/45 9.3.45 BELIEVED SUNK IN 502900N, 014700W. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 6.3.45). NCA YET. H01272/45 12.4.45 NOW CHARTED AS DWP IN 503200N, 014800W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1020/45. H01272/45 7.6.45 AMEND TO WK 6FMS IN 502922N, 014436W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1575/45. H01272/45 1.9.45 LOCATED IN 502924N, 014700W. LEAST DEPTH 36FT. (TH, 23.8.45). H01272/45 25.5.46 DISPERSED. POSN 502924N, 014648W. (HMS STEEPHOLM, 18.5.46). H01272/45 16.11.46 DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 48FT [MLWS] IN 502930N, 014542W. (CSO, HMS VERNON). AMEND TO WK 8FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3995/46. H01272/45 16.12.55 LOCATED IN 502916N, 014706W [OGB] USING DECCA. NOT EXAM'D. GEN DEPTH 22FMS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (HMS SCOTT, 6.9.55). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1244/69 30.9.70 WK DIVED. LEAST DEPTH 100 IN GEN DEPTH 140FT AT LW. STANDS 40FT HIGH AND ORIENTATED 075/255DEGS WITH BOW E. VESSEL HAS SETTLED ON TO PORT SIDE. HIGHEST PART IS THE POOP DECK. (P BARRETT, 28.9.70). H3950/70 6.10.71 H3950/70 6.10.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 14.2MTRS [LAT - 0.4MTR]. NC 2615. H1968/77 14.8.81 EXAM'D 8.1.81 IN 502922N, 014657W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 31.4, FOUL AT 32.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.8 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP. (SCESU, HI 81/80). AMEND TO SW 31.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2081/81. 5.12.02 EXAM'D 6.7.02 IN 5029.305N, 0147.146E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.2, FOUL 32.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.3 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. BR STD. 21.2.07 A SUBSTANTIAL WK, MORE OR LESS UPRIGHT. BOILERS ARE THE HIGHEST PART. HAS BEEN IDENTIFED BY THE BELL. (SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. 16.10.08 DIVED 6.07 IN LISTED POSN. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. UPRIGHT, FAIRLY INTACT ALTHOUGH COLLAPSING. TWO HUGE BOILERS, THE HIGHEST PART, ARE SIDE BY SIDE IN CORRECT POSITION WITH A BRACING STRUT BETWEEN THEM. PROP SHAFT AND LARGE TUNNEL BROKEN AND POINTING TO THE SURFACE. PROP MISSING. SPARE PROP SEEN, BUT NO GUN OR AMMUNITION SIGHTED. BOWS BROKEN UP LEAVING A HUGE PILE OF CHAIN WHERE THE CHAIN LOCKER HAS CORRODED AWAY. (G LOCKET). NCA. 25.10.12 EXAM'D 24.1.12 IN 5029.307N, 0147.141W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.95 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 33.18MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP CLOSE N. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HT 7MTRS. LIES 075/277 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EMU, HI 1366). RETAIN SW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2020/000123102 4.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5029.306N, 0147.145W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.62TRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 138MTRS, WIDTH 29MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY FURNESS SB CO LTD, HAVERTON, HULL-ON-TEES. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ATLANTIC SHIPPING & TRADING CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 527NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BARRY ROADS. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 1017 WHILE PART OF COASTAL CONVOY TBC 60. SIX MEN LOST.

General Comments

LISTS TO PORT, COLLAPSING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 29.306 N,1 47.145 W
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FAQ

Where is the EVERLEIGH wreck located?

The EVERLEIGH wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.306 N,1 47.145 W.

How deep is the EVERLEIGH and where exactly is it located?

The EVERLEIGH lies at a depth of about 32.62 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.306 N,1 47.145 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EVERLEIGH?

The seabed around the EVERLEIGH lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the EVERLEIGH sink?

The EVERLEIGH sank on Feb 6, 1945.

When was the wreck of the EVERLEIGH discovered?

The wreck of the EVERLEIGH was discovered in 1945.

What country did the EVERLEIGH belong to?

The EVERLEIGH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EVERLEIGH carrying?

The EVERLEIGH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EVERLEIGH?

The EVERLEIGH had a tonnage of 5222 tons.

What type of wreck is the EVERLEIGH?

The EVERLEIGH is classified as a steam ship.

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