Excelsior Wreck

Field Value
Excelsior Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 7.29 N,2 55.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.121500
  • Longitude: -2.917833
Wreck Depth -1 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXCELSIOR
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30.6 m
Width 6.3 m
Draught 3.3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 148
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1905
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2007
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date May 16, 2007

Surveying Details

SEP 2007/000037519 16.5.07 REMAINS OF S TRAWLER EXCELSIOR LIE IN 5907.290N, 0255.07W [WGD]. LIES NE/SW, BOWS NE, IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. BOILER IS HIGHEST POINT WHICH DRIES 1MTRS AT LW. METAL SPIKES EXTEND FROM EITHER SIDE OF BOILER. (K HEATH, TELECON 19.4.07) INS AS OB DRIES 1MTR. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1889 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMELL LTD, HULL, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 45HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BAILEY & LEETHAM, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HUMBER STEAM TRAWLING CO LTD, HULL. STRANDED & LOST ON POINT OF THE GRAAND, EGILSAY IN SW FORCE 8 WINDS. (SIBI)

General Comments

BOILER DRIES AT LW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 7.29 N,2 55.07 W
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FAQ

Where is the EXCELSIOR wreck located?

The EXCELSIOR wreck is located at coordinates 59 7.29 N,2 55.07 W.

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

The EXCELSIOR lies at a depth of about -1 meters and is located at coordinates 59 7.29 N,2 55.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EXCELSIOR?

The seabed around the EXCELSIOR lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the EXCELSIOR sink?

The EXCELSIOR sank on Jan 8, 1905.

When was the wreck of the EXCELSIOR discovered?

The wreck of the EXCELSIOR was discovered in 2007.

What country did the EXCELSIOR belong to?

The EXCELSIOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EXCELSIOR carrying?

The EXCELSIOR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EXCELSIOR?

The EXCELSIOR had a tonnage of 148 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXCELSIOR?

The EXCELSIOR is classified as a trawler.

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