Hms Eleanor (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms eleanor (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.112 N,1 40.427 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.501867
  • Longitude: -1.673783
Wreck Depth 31.52 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY)
Type bulk carrier
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 100.4
Sonar Width 17.8
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 106
Tonnage 1980
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1918
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions 027.9,024.3,001.5,095
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Surveying Details

H2776/20 20.4.20 SANK IN POSN 9 MILES W BY S 0.5 S FROM ST CATHERINES. (PORTSMOUTH, 19.4.20). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1918) IN 502950N, 012950W. BR STD. H3287/24 12.5.24 AMEND TO DWP. H4607/28 10.8.28 SURVEY MADE IN THE VICINITY BUT NO OBSTRUCTION COULD BE LOCATED. (TRINITY HOUSE, 27.7.28). DELETE - NM 1258/28. H0807/40 16.12.55 WK LOCATED IN 503002N, 014021W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16 IN GEN DEPTH 19FMS. A/S RESPONSE FAIR. (HMS SCOTT, 31.8.55). CHART AS WK 16FMS [29MTRS] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2555/74 19.3.74 EXAM'D IN 503002N, 014021W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30MTRS. NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.2 IN GEN DEPTH 36.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 122MTRS, APPROX. LIES ABOUT 100/280DEGS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM NE, OTHERWISE POOR. (SCES, H525 NO.4/73). AMEND TO SW 30MTRS. BR STD. 18.2.92 DIVED. LIES E/W, IS MUCH BROKEN UP AND FROM THE MINES CARRIED, IS PROBABLY THE 'ELEANOR'. (M WOODWARD, TELECON). NCA. HH090/962/01 4.12.02 EXAM'D 22.7.02 IN 5030.110N, 0140.427W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 30.5, FOUL 31.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. SCOUR 1.1MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 20MTRS FROM WK. IN TWO MAIN PARTS WITH LENGTHS 58 & 60MTRS, WIDTHS 33 & 35MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 30.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000123102 4.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5030.112N, 0140.427W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 100.4MTRS, WIDTH 17.8MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. ORIENTATION 105/285 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 27.9MTRS, WIDTH 24.3MTRS, 1.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 95 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND DW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY H S EDWARDS & SONS LTD, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ROYAL NAVY (ELEANOR SS CO LTD). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 186NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE IMMINGHAM FOR FALMOUTH & MALTA. CARGO INCLUDED 200 DEPTH CHARGES TYPE D, 605 MINES B.E ORDINARY, 570 MINES SPHERICAL III FILLED A.P., 30 MINES SPHERICAL III FILLED G.C., & 229 MINES B.E. FILLED. TORPEDOED BY UB-57. ONE OFFICER SURVIVED FROM CREW OF 35. (A C CROTHALL, LLOYDS & SIBI).

General Comments

IN TWO MAIN PIECES, LENGTH IS TOTAL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 30.112 N,1 40.427 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.112 N,1 40.427 W.

How deep is the HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 31.52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.112 N,1 40.427 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY)?

The HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1980 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY)?

The HMS ELEANOR (PROBABLY) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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