Ellesmere Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ellesmere Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 9.029 N,6 34.555 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.150483
  • Longitude: -6.575917
Wreck Depth 78 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELLESMERE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1170
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 26.1.71 26.1.71 SUNK 48 MILES SW FROM SMALLS. (WW1SL). PLOTS IN 510900N, 063430W [OGB]. H4852/75 22.3.77 H4852/75 22.3.77 NOT SEARCHED FOR DURING HI 20/76. (HMS HERALD REPORT, DTD 11.3.77). SHOWN AS NDW. NC 2649. H6346/87 3.1.89 H6346/87 3.1.89 NOT FOUND, POSN DISPROVED. (HMS FOX, HI 429). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 1989

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY A ROGER & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WATSON SS CO, MANCHESTER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 173 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED BY U-20. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ELLESMERE wreck located?

The ELLESMERE wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.029 N,6 34.555 W.

How deep is the ELLESMERE and where exactly is it located?

The ELLESMERE lies at a depth of about 78 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.029 N,6 34.555 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELLESMERE?

The seabed around the ELLESMERE lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the ELLESMERE sink?

The ELLESMERE sank on Jul 9, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ELLESMERE discovered?

The wreck of the ELLESMERE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the ELLESMERE belong to?

The ELLESMERE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELLESMERE carrying?

The ELLESMERE was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ELLESMERE?

The ELLESMERE had a tonnage of 1170 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELLESMERE?

The ELLESMERE is classified as a steam ship.

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