Ellan Vannin Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ellan vannin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.98 N,3 17.02 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.533000
  • Longitude: -3.283667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELLAN VANNIN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 60.7 m
Width 3.4 m
Draught 3
Shadow Height 1
Tonnage 380
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1909
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3906/59 21.12.59 H3906/59 21.12.59 WK 5FMS IN 533201.5N, 031654W. (K2184/55D). - NM 1199/64. 24.4.73 24.4.73 DISPERSED BY MDHB. COMPLETED 6.4.1910. DEPTH 30FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533202N, 031654W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 28.2.74 28.2.74 AMEND TO WK 8.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 1951. HH091/124/01 10.5.06 HH091/124/01 10.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 10.4MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 22.3.10 22.3.10 TWO SMALL AREAS OF WRECKAGE HAVE BEEN LOCATED AT 5331.98N, 0317.02W [WGD]. CONSIDERABLE MAGNETIC ANOMALY CLOSE S SUGGESTS A VESSEL OF ELLAN VANNIN'S SIZE. (C MICHAEL, EMAIL DTD 21.3.10). AMEND LIVE. INS AS FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 22, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX-MONAS ISLE II. BUILT OF IRON IN 1860 BY TODD & MCGREGOR, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET CO. ONE BOILER, TWIN 4 CYLINDER COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE RAMSAY IOM FOR LIVERPOOL. WAS OVERWHELMED BY ROUGH SEAS WHEN APPROACHING THE MOUTH OF R MERSEY. PASSAGE FROM RAMSEY, I.O.M. 35 PASSENGERS & CREW LOST. (SIBI). LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

TWO SMALL AREAS OF WRECKAGE, LARGE ANOMALY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.98 N,3 17.02 W
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FAQ

Where is the ELLAN VANNIN wreck located?

The ELLAN VANNIN wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.98 N,3 17.02 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELLAN VANNIN?

The seabed around the ELLAN VANNIN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ELLAN VANNIN sink?

The ELLAN VANNIN sank on Dec 4, 1909.

When was the wreck of the ELLAN VANNIN discovered?

The wreck of the ELLAN VANNIN was discovered in 1909.

What country did the ELLAN VANNIN belong to?

The ELLAN VANNIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELLAN VANNIN carrying?

The ELLAN VANNIN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ELLAN VANNIN?

The ELLAN VANNIN had a tonnage of 380 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELLAN VANNIN?

The ELLAN VANNIN is classified as a steam ship.

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