Einar Jarl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Einar jarl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.503 N,2 48.789 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.108383
  • Longitude: -2.813150
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EINAR JARL
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 155
Tonnage 1849
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details SONAR CONTACT IN 500700N, 024800W APPROX, REPORTED AS ?FISH. (AUBD 303/67). H2137/54 22.6.54 H2137/54 22.6.54 NDW IN POSN 103DEGS, 32M FROM START PT, OR IN 500615N, 024900W USING DECCA. WRECK OF HEAVILY DAMAGED, NORWEGIAN TYPE VESSEL. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 31.5.54). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2270/54 23.7.55 H2270/54 23.7.55 EXAM'D IN 500626N, 024842W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28FMS IN GEN DEPTH 33FMS. SEABED OF GRAVEL, SAND & SHELL. LIES 150/330DEGS. (SCES/HMS SCOTT 14.9.54). AMEND TO WK 28FMS [51MTRS] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 18.1.80 18.1.80 WK PA 51MTRS SHOWN IN 500626N, 024842W ON FRENCH 878 [1979 EDN]. NCA. HH090/912/01 8.2.01 HH090/912/01 8.2.01 EXAM'D 11.9.00 IN 5006.503N, 0248.789W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.2 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS. LIES 155/335 DEGS WITH BOWS ?335DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND. NO DEBRIS. BOW SECTION BROKEN OFF, MID SECTION WELL BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED. STERN SECTION APPEARS RELATIVELY INTACT. HIGH POINTS AT EACH END. (GARDLINE, HI 912). IN THREE PARTS OR PARTIALLY BURIED. AMEND TO 54MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/22 28.9.04 HH100/351/22 28.9.04 DIVED IN 5020.54N, 0248.76W [WGD]. COMPLETELY BROKEN DOWN. BOW PARTIALLY INTACT AND LEANING SLIGHTLY TO STBD. TWO LARGE BOILERS MIDSHIPS. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY THE BELL. (I TAYLOR & N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY SORLANDETS SKIBSBYGGERI, FEVING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET MORDEN FJELDSKE D/S. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 188NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON AND FOWEY FOR PHILADELPHIA, USA. TORPEDOED BY UNIDENTIFIED GERMAN SUBMARINE. (SIBI).

General Comments

IN THREE SECTIONS, OR PARTIALLY BURIED, HIGH POINTS AT EACH

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 6.503 N,2 48.789 W
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FAQ

Where is the EINAR JARL wreck located?

The EINAR JARL wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.503 N,2 48.789 W.

How deep is the EINAR JARL and where exactly is it located?

The EINAR JARL lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.503 N,2 48.789 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EINAR JARL?

The seabed around the EINAR JARL lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the EINAR JARL sink?

The EINAR JARL sank on Mar 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EINAR JARL discovered?

The wreck of the EINAR JARL was discovered in 1954.

What country did the EINAR JARL belong to?

The EINAR JARL belonged to NO.

What cargo was the EINAR JARL carrying?

The EINAR JARL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EINAR JARL?

The EINAR JARL had a tonnage of 1849 tons.

What type of wreck is the EINAR JARL?

The EINAR JARL is classified as a steam ship.

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