Ellen Southwold Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ellen southwold Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.898 N,3 11.78 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.531633
  • Longitude: -3.196333
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELLEN SOUTHWOLD
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 946
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1875
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details THE BOTTOM OF THE VESSEL ONLY REMAINED ON JORDAN FLATS. DEPTH UNKNOWN. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 25.3.75 25.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/KF NO 10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 1987

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON JORDAN FLATS. AFTERWARDS BEAT OVER JORDANS AND TAYLORS BANKS ON TO CROSBY BEACH. CREW TAKEN OFF BY LIVERPOOL TUBULAR LIFEBOAT WHICH WAS CAPSIZED WHEN LEAVING THE WK.

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FAQ

Where is the ELLEN SOUTHWOLD wreck located?

The ELLEN SOUTHWOLD wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.898 N,3 11.78 W.

When did the ELLEN SOUTHWOLD sink?

The ELLEN SOUTHWOLD sank on Sep 27, 1875.

When was the wreck of the ELLEN SOUTHWOLD discovered?

The wreck of the ELLEN SOUTHWOLD was discovered in 1987.

What was the tonnage of the ELLEN SOUTHWOLD?

The ELLEN SOUTHWOLD had a tonnage of 946 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELLEN SOUTHWOLD?

The ELLEN SOUTHWOLD is classified as a sailing vessel.

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