Einar Jarl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Einar jarl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 17.495 N,2 18.094 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.291583
  • Longitude: -2.301567
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 50 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 5.4
Tonnage 1858
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck EINAR JARL located at coordinates 56 17.495 N, 2 18.094 W is a historically recorded underwater obstruction off the coast of the United Kingdom monitored by the UK Hydrographic Office although subsequent hydrographic surveys by HMS Shipham and Gardline Hydro confirmed the wreck was not located and subsequently deleted from official charts

Surveying Details

H0423/41 POSN 561730N, 021800W. H066/41 15.8.41 INS AS NDWPA. - NM 1930/41. H(W)0202/50 24.6.55 CONFIRMED BY A/S. (HMS WELCOME). H4818/75 25.8.77 NOT LOCATED. (HMS SHIPHAM, HI 42/76). AMEND TO WK USC PA 28MTRS. BR STD. H4818/75 18.4.05 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 35MTRS IN 5617.495N, 0218.094W [EUT] ON BA 175 & 190 [DEC'04 EDNS], BA 1407 [OCT'02 EDN], & BA 2182B [AUG'03EDN]. RECORD REVIEWED, ORIGINAL REPORT OF SURVEY BY HMS SHIPHAM HI 42/76 SEEN, WK DEFINITELY NOT LOCATED. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2008/000068447 16.6.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR HALIFAX. MINED. ONE MAN LOST. (WW2SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the EINAR JARL wreck located?

The EINAR JARL wreck is located at coordinates 56 17.495 N,2 18.094 W.

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

The EINAR JARL lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 56 17.495 N,2 18.094 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EINAR JARL?

The seabed around the EINAR JARL lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the EINAR JARL sink?

The EINAR JARL sank on Mar 17, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EINAR JARL discovered?

The wreck of the EINAR JARL was discovered in 1941.

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 1858 tons.

What type of wreck is the EINAR JARL?

The EINAR JARL is classified as a steam ship.

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