Eglinton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eglinton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 42.71 N,1 28.731 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.711833
  • Longitude: -1.478850
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EGLINTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.7 m
Width 7.8 m
Sonar Length 50.9
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 159
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1902
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 18.6.01 18.6.01 WK LOCATED IN 5542.710N, 0128.731W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.4 IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. HT 7MTRS. (GARDLINE, HN DTD 16.6.01). BR STD. HH090/915/01 11.1.02 HH090/915/01 11.1.02 EXAM'D 30.5.01 IN 5542.710N, 0128.731W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.4 IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50.9MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LIES 159/339 DEGS WITH BOWS 339 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 915). BR STD. 14.12.11 14.12.11 FIRST DIVED BY THE DARKSTAR TEAM ON 22.6.02. HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS EGLINTON. (M DIXON, EMAIL DTD 14.12.11). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED BY THE EGLINTON CHEMICAL CO. (M DIXON).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 42.71 N,1 28.731 W
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FAQ

Where is the EGLINTON wreck located?

The EGLINTON wreck is located at coordinates 55 42.71 N,1 28.731 W.

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

The EGLINTON lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 55 42.71 N,1 28.731 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EGLINTON?

The seabed around the EGLINTON lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the EGLINTON sink?

The EGLINTON sank on Jan 26, 1902.

When was the wreck of the EGLINTON discovered?

The wreck of the EGLINTON was discovered in 2001.

What country did the EGLINTON belong to?

The EGLINTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EGLINTON carrying?

The EGLINTON was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the EGLINTON?

The EGLINTON had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the EGLINTON?

The EGLINTON is classified as a steam ship.

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