Eleazar (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eleazar (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 18.494 N,5 34.124 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.308233
  • Longitude: -5.568733
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 27.4 m
Width 5.9 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 48
Sonar Width 10
Orientation 175
Tonnage 111
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Surveying Details POSN 25 MILES SW BY W FROM ST ANNS HEAD OR 512125N, 053545W PA. H3251/80 13.10.80 WK IN TWO PARTS LOCATED 16.2.80 IN 511827.77N, 053402.74W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72 IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. SCOUR 76MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.9MTRS. LYING N/S IN SMOOTH, FINE SAND. DISTANCE ABOUT 70MTRS BETWEEN THE TWO PARTS, THE LARGER BEING ABOUT 40MTRS LONG AND THE SMALLER 30MTRS. SMALL MAG ANOMALY. (HMS FAWN, HI 56A/79). APPEARS TO BE TOO LONG FOR THIS WK. ?TWO WKS. BR STD. HH090/799/02 18.6.03 EXAM'D 30.3.03 IN 5118.494N, 05 34.124W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71.0 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP, LYING LOW IN THE SEABED. (NP 1008, HI 799). HAS ATTACHED FLOATING NETS/ROPES. AMEND TO WK 71MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO OF ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W BARTON OF WHITBY. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45HP, SINGLE SCREW. BASE PORT WHITBY. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE WHILST FISHING.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP WK, NETTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 18.494 N,5 34.124 W
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FAQ

Where is the ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.494 N,5 34.124 W.

How deep is the ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 51 18.494 N,5 34.124 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY)?

The ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 111 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY)?

The ELEAZAR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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