Eleanor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eleanor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.034 N,5 24.861 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.250567
  • Longitude: -5.414350
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELEANOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1277
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1922
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.5.70 12.5.70 WK IN 501500N, 052448W. (LL). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H3403/79 21.5.79 H3403/79 21.5.79 NOT SEARCHED FOR DUE TO ADVERSE SEA CONDITIONS IN VICINITY OF THE STONES. MR E GILES HAS HAD MAGNETOMETER INDICATION IN REPD POSN, BUT BELIEVES ELEANOR IS ON HEVAH ROCK IN 501504N, 052528W. THIS NOT CONFIRMED. (HMS HECATE, HI 13/78). NCA. 15.12.11 15.12.11 NOT LOCATED 17.1010 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY ANTWERP ENGINEERING CO, HOBOKEN. OWNED BY HARRIES BROS & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 141 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR PORTSMOUTH. LOST PROPELLER IN GALE & DRIFTED ONTO THE STONES NEAR GODREVY ISLAND. TOTAL LOSS. (LL, DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ELEANOR wreck located?

The ELEANOR wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.034 N,5 24.861 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELEANOR?

The seabed around the ELEANOR lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ELEANOR sink?

The ELEANOR sank on Dec 22, 1922.

When was the wreck of the ELEANOR discovered?

The wreck of the ELEANOR was discovered in 1922.

What country did the ELEANOR belong to?

The ELEANOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELEANOR carrying?

The ELEANOR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ELEANOR?

The ELEANOR had a tonnage of 1277 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELEANOR?

The ELEANOR is classified as a steam ship.

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