Hms Ellesmere Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms ellesmere Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 3.94 N,5 31.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.065667
  • Longitude: -5.518167
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ELLESMERE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 44.8 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 580
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 24.2.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT, GOOD POSN WK OF HM SHIP IN 490400N, 053100W. (AUBD 2675A/45, C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 24.2.45). H0113/45 4.5.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 490400N, 053100W. (PLYMOUTH LISTS 25.3.45 & 4.7.45). H2979/74 23.2.77 WK REPORTED IN 490403N, 053114W [OGB] USING DECCA. TONNAGE IS 500TONS. (E GILES 3.2.77). 21.12.77 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 OR IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS 1976. H1271/80 9.6.80 INS AS NDW IN 490400N, 053100W [EUR]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. 20.5.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 85.0MTRS IN 490400N, 053100W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN] & IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987. BR STD. 25.2.09 SHOWN IN 4903.940N, 0531.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ELLESMERE wreck located?

The HMS ELLESMERE wreck is located at coordinates 49 3.94 N,5 31.09 W.

How deep is the HMS ELLESMERE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ELLESMERE lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 49 3.94 N,5 31.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ELLESMERE?

The seabed around the HMS ELLESMERE lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the HMS ELLESMERE sink?

The HMS ELLESMERE sank on Feb 24, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HMS ELLESMERE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ELLESMERE was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS ELLESMERE belong to?

The HMS ELLESMERE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ELLESMERE?

The HMS ELLESMERE had a tonnage of 580 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ELLESMERE?

The HMS ELLESMERE is classified as a trawler.

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