Eldon Park Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eldon park Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 32.004 N,4 11.969 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.533400
  • Longitude: -4.199483
Wreck Depth 1.02 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELDON PARK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 124.1 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 8.7
Sonar Length 118.7
Sonar Width 22
Orientation 15
Tonnage 5184
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1940
Bottom Texture 1,4
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H810/40 30.3.40 POSN 513151N, 041152W OR 149DEG, 10.5C FROM PORT EYNON CH. (NOIC SWANSEA). INS AS ST. - NM 802/40. H810/40 6.5.49 G CAN BUOY 300FT S OF WRECK. (THNM 57/49). - NM NM 926/49. H810/40 10.6.58 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 3FT. TO BE SURVEYED AGAIN IN ONE YEARS TIME. (THV ALERT, 1949). FOLLOWING DISPERSAL CARRIED OUT IN 1949. NCA YET. H810/40 1.9.60 NO FURTHER DISPERSAL WORK TO BE CARRIED ON WK. (TH, 8.7.60). POSN IN DOUBT - GIVEN AS 513012N, 041236W. MUST BE INCORRECT. H810/40 12.12.61 BUOY REPD MISSING. (HMS LALESTON, HN 18.9.61). WITHDRAWN. (TH, 4.11.61). H810/40 1.12.65 EXAM'D BY BAR SWEEP & E/S. ONE ISOLATED PEAK WITH LEAST DEPTH 9FT. OTHERWISE CLEAR AT DEPTHS 12FT TO 17FT [MLWS]. (THV ALERT, 23.9.65 & TH SWANSEA, 3.11.65). AMEND TO WK 1FM 3FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2301/65. 24.1.72 AMEND TO WK 2.4MTRS. NC 1165. H3840/86 16.2.89 NOT FOUND BY SHIP'S SMB USING SONAR, BUT NOT DISPROVED. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE SUGGESTS ONLY A BOILER REMAINS ABOUT 0.25 MILE N OF CHARTED POSN. RETAIN ON CHARTS WITH LEGEND PA. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). AMEND TO PA. BR STD. SEP 2017/000199013 12.1.18 EXAM'D BY BDC; IN 5132.004N, 0411.969W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.02MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS, LENGTH 118.7MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HEIGHT 3.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 015/195 DEGS. WRECK IS VERY DEGRADED WITH A SINGLE PROMINENT BOILER FEATURE AND DEBRIS MIDSHIPS. (GARDLINE, HI 1502). AMEND DW 1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY SCOTT'S SB & ENGINEERING CO, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J DENHOLM (LINE) LTD. GLASGOW. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 534 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BONA, N AFRICA, FOR PORT TALBOT. CARGO IRON ORE. STRANDED AT PORT EYNON. ALL CREW RECOVERED BY THE MUMBLES LB.

General Comments

UK NM 1508/18

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 32.004 N,4 11.969 W
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FAQ

Where is the ELDON PARK wreck located?

The ELDON PARK wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.004 N,4 11.969 W.

How deep is the ELDON PARK and where exactly is it located?

The ELDON PARK lies at a depth of about 1.02 meters and is located at coordinates 51 32.004 N,4 11.969 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELDON PARK?

The seabed around the ELDON PARK lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the ELDON PARK sink?

The ELDON PARK sank on Feb 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ELDON PARK discovered?

The wreck of the ELDON PARK was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ELDON PARK belong to?

The ELDON PARK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELDON PARK carrying?

The ELDON PARK was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ELDON PARK?

The ELDON PARK had a tonnage of 5184 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELDON PARK?

The ELDON PARK is classified as a steam ship.

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