Efford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Efford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 5.938 N,1 19.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.098967
  • Longitude: 1.326667
Wreck Depth 16 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EFFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 44.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 48
Sonar Width 8.5
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 80
Tonnage 339
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 22, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0564/40 24.6.40 SUNK IN 510536N, 011954E. (MID & LLOYDS VA DOVER). - PFNM 1577/40 & NM 2080/40. H0564/40 22.2.41 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 5FMS [9.1MTRS]. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 385/41. H0564/40 9.9.46 G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G, LAID 135DEGS, 1C FROM WK. (NAVEAM 1155/46). - NM 3008 & NM 3107/46. H0564/40 3.7.47 WK CLEARED TO 45FT. (TRONDRA, 30.6.47). H0564/40 19.11.47 EXAM'D 1, 2 & 4.10.47 IN 510536N, 011954E [OGB] AFTER DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57 IN GEN DEPTH 11-13FMS. E/S FAILED TO REVEAL THE PRESENCE OF THE WK ALTHOUGH IN THE POSN OF OBTAINING THE LEAST DEPTH THERE ARE VERY SMALL PEAKS & QUITE CONSIDERABLE SCOURS OVER WK BUOY. POSN OF LEAST E/S DEPTH 510535N, 011955E USING HSA. BUOY REMOVED. (HMSML 583 & TH HARWICH). - NM 3013/47. H5824/60 28.2.61 NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL POSN BUT 3C NNW. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). BR STD. H0564/40 13.11.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 48FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 77FT. (HMS SCOTT, 27.4.61). BR STD. H4199/78 9.8.78 LOCATED 1.11.77 IN 510554N, 011943E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.8 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, SCOUR DEPTH 24MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 080/260DEGS, LENGTH 45MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). INS AS WK 16MTRS. NE 323. H3066/84 15.3.88 SHOWN AS WK 18.5MTRS ON DHB 1985 SURVEY & AS WK 18.5MTRS WITH WK 16.0MTRS CLOSE E ON DHB CHART 4/1. LETTER FROM DHB, 15.1.88, STATES THAT DEPTHS BELIEVED TO BE OF SAME WK TAKEN 6MTRS APART. NE 1698. HH090/606/01 1.2.94 EXAM'D 21.10.93 IN 510554.6N, 011944.2E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.3, FOUL AT 16.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. INTACT WK LYING 080/260DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC DEFLECTION. CHART AS SW 16MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 606). BR STD. 25.11.00 DATA RE-ASSESSED. CHART AS SW 16.0MTRS. BR STD. 10.2.06 [EUT] POSN: 5105.943N, 0119.631E. BA 1698 [INT 1736] [11TH EDN, MAR' 05]. 1.2.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5105.938N, 0119.600E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.77MTRS. LENGTH 47MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 4MTRS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). BOWS E. MAST EVIDENT IN M/B IMAGES. RETAIN SW 16MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 16.9.15 EXAM'D BY BDC 16.9.15 IN 5105.938N, 0119.600E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.359MTRS. LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, HEIGHT 4.2MTRS. (HMS GLEANER, HI 1448). RETAIN SW 16MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 16, 2015

Circumstances of loss

EX-SHELLIE '33, EX-DELLSIDE '36, EX-NEW VERDUN '38. BUILT IN 1905 BY DUBLIN DOCKYARD CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EFFORD SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR FOWEY. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN WHICH SHE WAS CUT IN TWO. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS E, ?MAST STANDING

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FAQ

Where is the EFFORD wreck located?

The EFFORD wreck is located at coordinates 51 5.938 N,1 19.6 E.

How deep is the EFFORD and where exactly is it located?

The EFFORD lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 51 5.938 N,1 19.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EFFORD?

The seabed around the EFFORD lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the EFFORD sink?

The EFFORD sank on May 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EFFORD discovered?

The wreck of the EFFORD was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EFFORD belong to?

The EFFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EFFORD carrying?

The EFFORD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EFFORD?

The EFFORD had a tonnage of 339 tons.

What type of wreck is the EFFORD?

The EFFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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