Effra (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Effra (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 42.826 N,1 58.221 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.713767
  • Longitude: 1.970350
Wreck Depth 17 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EFFRA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.4 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Shadow Height 7
Tonnage 1446
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01494/41 18.6.41 WK LOCATED IN 524248N, 015815E. OROPESA CLEAR AT 41FT. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 8.6.41). INS AS NDW. - 1411/41. 27.8.51 WIRE DRIFT SWEPT 21.6.51 IN 524250N, 015822E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 54, FOUL AT 56FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61 IN GEN DEPTH 83FT. LIES APPROX. N/S WITH SCOUR, 7FT DEEP, TO THE S. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 20.8.51). AMEND TO WK 9FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 14.3.73 AMEND TO WK 16.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. H4852/74 24.12.74 EXAM'D 29.7.74 IN 524249N, 015820E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.2MTRS [LAT]. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 109/74). NCA. H1289/74/334 31.12.74 LOCATED 6.10.74. APPEARS TO LIE CLOSE TO A SAND BANK WHICH HAS A LEAST E/S DEPTH OF APPROX 38FT. (O F KLASS, MARITIME OFFSHORE PROJECTS LTD, 14.12.74). H2054/82 16.9.83 EXAM'D 30.6.83 IN 524248N, 015820E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.5 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.0, FOUL AT 17.1MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LIES N/S AGAINST A SAND BANK, WHICH IS TO W OF WK. LITTLE EVIDENCE OF BREAKING UP. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 126). BR STD. HH100/351/05 8.6.92 WK IN 524248N, 015824E IS AN OLD BARGE, PARTIALLY BURIED IN A SAND BANK. IT STANDS ONLY 3MTRS HIGH. (R HICKINBOTTOM, 16.5.91). SEP 2014/000101130 2.1.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2023000316810 12.12.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1822). NFA.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2002

Circumstances of loss

EX-BROOMPARK. BUILT IN 1910 BY GRANGEMOUTH & GREENOCK DOCKYARD CO LTD, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE S METROPOLITAN GAS CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 132HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY DUNSMUIR & JACKSON LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO 1300 TONS COKE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOATS. TWO MEN LOST.

General Comments

INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED IN SANDBANK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 42.826 N,1 58.221 E
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FAQ

Where is the EFFRA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EFFRA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 42.826 N,1 58.221 E.

How deep is the EFFRA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EFFRA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 52 42.826 N,1 58.221 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EFFRA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EFFRA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the EFFRA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EFFRA (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 17, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EFFRA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EFFRA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the EFFRA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EFFRA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EFFRA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EFFRA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the EFFRA (POSSIBLY)?

The EFFRA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1446 tons.

What type of wreck is the EFFRA (POSSIBLY)?

The EFFRA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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