Ellida Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ellida Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 33.415 N,5 5.168 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.556917
  • Longitude: -5.086133
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELLIDA
Type barque
Flag NO
Length 37 m
Width 9 m
Draught 6.2
Tonnage 537
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1890
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 4.11.82 LIES IN DEPTHS 30-40FT ABOUT 0.5M NW OF CLAUCHLANDS PT IN APPROX 553325N, 050506W [OGB]. VERY BROKEN UP, IRON FRAMES STAND 3-4FT ABOVE SEABED. MANY ITEMS OF RIGGING & OTHER ARTIFACTS. ANCHOR CABLE IS LAID OUT TOWARDS THE SHORE. (BSAC WK REGISTER). NCA. 19.1.04 LIES CLOSE INSHORE OFF A NARROW ROCKY SHORELINE, BACKED BY 50MTRS HIGH CLIFFS. WK LIES ON A SAND SLOPE IN GEN DEPTHS 12-18MTRS. ONLY REMAINS ARE PARTS OF MAIN FRAMES, DECK BEAMS, HULL AND BALLAST STONES. (CLYDE SHIPWRECKS, PUBLISHED 1997) RSDRA2023000238835 3.11.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1681). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 16, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1839, STRANDED IN FOG ON HAMILTON ROCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E.T. NIELSEN, ANSGAARDSTRAND. ON PASSAGE GLASGOW TO TONSBERG, NORWAY. (SIBI, CLYDE SHIPWRECKS & OFF SCOTLAND)

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 33.415 N,5 5.168 W
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FAQ

Where is the ELLIDA wreck located?

The ELLIDA wreck is located at coordinates 55 33.415 N,5 5.168 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELLIDA?

The seabed around the ELLIDA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ELLIDA sink?

The ELLIDA sank on Dec 10, 1890.

When was the wreck of the ELLIDA discovered?

The wreck of the ELLIDA was discovered in 1982.

What country did the ELLIDA belong to?

The ELLIDA belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the ELLIDA?

The ELLIDA had a tonnage of 537 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELLIDA?

The ELLIDA is classified as a barque.

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