Eclipse (And Other Wrecks) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eclipse (and other wrecks) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 56.462 N,4 55.071 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.941033
  • Longitude: -4.917850
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50 m
Width 5 m
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1854
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 555628N, 045500W. (SIBI) 5.6.67 REP THAT SEVERAL WRECKS NEAR THE GANTOCKS ARE A REPUTED GRAVEYARD OF SHIPS. (UNDERWATER WORLD MAG MAY 1967). H1310/87/7 3.2.87 THE ABOVE INCLUDES PADDLE SS ECLIPSE, WHICH RAN AGROUND ON GRANTOCKS ROCKS ON 2.9.1854. (50MTRS X 5MRTS, 200 GRT). (J CROWTHER, 23.12.86). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1849. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE. RAN AGROUND AT FULL SPEED IN CALM, CLEAR DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS WHILE IN THE CHARGE OF THE PILOT. (SIBI & CLYDE SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS) wreck located?

The ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS) wreck is located at coordinates 55 56.462 N,4 55.071 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS)?

The seabed around the ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS) sink?

The ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS) sank on Sep 2, 1854.

When was the wreck of the ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS) discovered?

The wreck of the ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS) belong to?

The ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS)?

The ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS) had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS)?

The ECLIPSE (AND OTHER WRECKS) is classified as a steam ship.

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