Ezel (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ezel (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.879 N,0 35.644 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.214650
  • Longitude: 0.594067
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EZEL (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 40
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 169
Tonnage 163
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2007

Surveying Details

H8203/19 SUNK 20M N OF ST VALERY EN CAUX. (BMVS). GIVES POSN 501130N, 003600E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. H2591/70 8.4.74 WK LOCATED DURING GPO CABLE ROUTE SURVEY USING DCS3 IN 501256N, 003553E [OGB]. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH. LENGTH 40MTRS. ON HEADING S BY E. (SURVEY [K6503/5]). CHART AS WK 29MTRS [16FMS]. - NM 798/74. 16.9.91 WK, STANDING 4MTRS HIGH, LOCATED IN 501250.5N, 003544.5E [OGB] USING DECCA. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (C MARTIN, TELECON). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 23.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. 30.3.99 SHOWN AS WK 29MTRS IN 5012.950N, 0035.700E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6824 [3RD EDN 1998]. OGB POSN: 5012.859N, 0035.718E. NC 2451. 28.7.07 LIES IN 5012.933N, 0035.725E [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). [WGD] POSN: 5012.879N, 0035.644E. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL) WAS ON PASSAGE TEIGNMOUTH TO TREPORT. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the EZEL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EZEL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.879 N,0 35.644 E.

How deep is the EZEL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EZEL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.879 N,0 35.644 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EZEL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EZEL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the EZEL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EZEL (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EZEL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EZEL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EZEL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EZEL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EZEL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EZEL (POSSIBLY) was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the EZEL (POSSIBLY)?

The EZEL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 163 tons.

What type of wreck is the EZEL (POSSIBLY)?

The EZEL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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