Eaglescliffe (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eaglescliffe (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 29.008 N,0 27.827 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.483467
  • Longitude: -0.463783
Wreck Depth 44.09 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 45.5
Sonar Width 11.8
Shadow Height 4.41
Orientation 100
Tonnage 164
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1873
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.3.17 OAKWELL REPD SUNK 3 MILES NE OF NORTH CHEEK OF ROBIN HOOD BAY. H4593/59 9.11.59 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1200. 28.8.73 AMENDED TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. H6331/87 27.1.89 EXAM'D 19.5.88 IN 542900N, 002742W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.2 TO 5MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEG WITH HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/10 24.11.95 EXTREMELY DECAYED, MOST CERTAINLY OLD AND AN IRON BUILT HULL. SINGLE BOILER, STEAM COMPOUND ENGINE AMIDSHIPS. PROPELLOR HELD UPRIGHT BY A LENGTH OF ITS OWN SHAFT AND IS STANDING ON THE SEABED ON THE STBD SIDE, JUST FORWARD OF THE BOILER. LARGE PILES OF PIG IRON INGOTS IN THE FWD AND AFT HOLDS. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). 12.11.99 THIS MAY WELL BE 'EAGLESCLIFFE'. (R YOUNG, TELECON). SEP 2017/000002822 23.5.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5429.008N, 0027.827W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.09MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. LENGTH 45.5MTRS, WIDTH 11.8MTRS, HT 4.41MTRS, ORIENTATION 100/280 DEGS. WK UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

6.1.1873 REPORTED LOST ON 6.1.1873. BUILT IN 1870 AT STOCKTON ON TEES. IRON SS. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. CREW OF 10. PASSAGE MIDDLESBOROUGH TO DUNKIRK, CARGO CAST IRON INGOTS/PIGS. VESSEL WENT MISSING, LAST SEEN OFF SCARBOROUGH.

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FAQ

Where is the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 29.008 N,0 27.827 W.

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

The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 44.09 meters and is located at coordinates 54 29.008 N,0 27.827 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) sink?

The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 6, 1873.

When was the wreck of the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY)?

The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 164 tons.

What type of wreck is the EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY)?

The EAGLESCLIFFE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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