Ellerslie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ellerslie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 31 S,39 52 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -16.516667
  • Longitude: 39.866667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELLERSLIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.6 m
Width 15.1 m
Draught 8.1
Tonnage 3854
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1938
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1609/18 19.3.18 H1609/18 19.3.18 WK [OLD SYMBOL] WRECK (1917) SHOWN IN 163100S, 395200E ON SW CORNER OF MICHAEL REEF ON M02312/18. (C IN C, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE). BA 1810. 15.4.26 15.4.26 NOW ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1810. H2114/38 5.4.38 H2114/38 5.4.38 DELETED. NOT SHOWN ON E5144 & PORTUGUESE 12, RECEIVED 18.2.38. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1810.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY J.READHEAD & SONS, WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 334NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HANSEN BROS. SUNK OFF MICHEL REEF, MOZAMBIQUE WHILE EMPLOYED AS AN ADMIRALTY COLLIER. PASSAGE CARDIFF & DURBAN FOR ZANZIBAR. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the ELLERSLIE wreck located?

The ELLERSLIE wreck is located at coordinates 16 31 S,39 52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELLERSLIE?

The seabed around the ELLERSLIE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ELLERSLIE sink?

The ELLERSLIE sank on Oct 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ELLERSLIE discovered?

The wreck of the ELLERSLIE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ELLERSLIE belong to?

The ELLERSLIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELLERSLIE carrying?

The ELLERSLIE was carrying general and mixed goods,coal,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the ELLERSLIE?

The ELLERSLIE had a tonnage of 3854 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELLERSLIE?

The ELLERSLIE is classified as a steam ship.

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