Ellida (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Ellida (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 33.115 N,0 38.061 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 54.551917
- Longitude: -0.634350
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| Wreck Depth |
40.68 m
|
| Water Depth |
44 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ELLIDA (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Length |
69.8 m |
| Width |
10.7 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Sonar Length |
83.4 |
| Sonar Width |
16.8 |
| Shadow Height |
3.5 |
| Orientation |
135 |
| Tonnage |
1124 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 19, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1988 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
May 16, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the Ellida is a historic shipwreck located off the coast of Whitby, North Yorkshire, in the North Sea. The underwater wreck is positioned at coordinates 54 33.115 N, 0 38.061 W. Identified as the likely steamship Ellida, the vessel is in a severe state of decay and rests in approximately 44 meters of water. Modern hydrographic surveys confirm a least depth of 40.68 meters over the obstruction. The wreck measures 83.4 meters in length and 16.8 meters in width, with a structural height of 3.5 meters above the seabed. The site is oriented along a 135/315-degree axis and is known to be in two parts, with the stern separated from the main hull by a 10-meter gap. Key features identified by divers and sonar surveys include a triple-expansion steam engine lying on its starboard side, an engine room telegraph, and remains of Norwegian and English crockery. The site remains a significant underwater obstruction for navigation off the Whitby coast.
Surveying Details
H2390/17 24.4.17 SANK ABOUT 200FT FROM WAR CHANNEL BUOY IN 543300N, 003700W. WHITBY SCAR BUOY BORE S 0.5W ABOUT 4M. (PILOT). H3131/17 25.5.17 WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA (1917) IN 543100N, 003700W. (WHITBY). - PNM & FNM 324/17). H3752/26 11.6.26 CHARTED AS NDW PA (1917) IN 543000N, 003700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1191. 3.4.74 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 28MTS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 134. H6331/87 23.1.87 WK EXAM'D 8.7.88 IN 543306N, 003757W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.1 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS. LIES 135/315DEG, IN TWO PARTS WITH ABOUT 10MTRS GAP BETWEEN THEM. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B) INS AS WK 41MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/09 8.6.95 STERN SEPARATE FROM THE REST OF THE WK BY SOME 10MTRS. WELL DECAYED. STEAM TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OVER ON THE STBD SIDE. ENGINE ROOM TELEGRAPH ON THE SEABED FACE UP. WHEEL BOSS ON STERN, NO NAME. BREAKFAST PLATE WITH 'ALBION STEAM SHIP COMPANY' INSIGNIA. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). 30.5.02 EUT POSN: 5433.110N, 0038.051W. NE 1612. 16.4.09 THIS WK IS PROBABLY ELLIDA. IDENTITY BASED ON MACHINERY, LENGTH, POSITION OF LOSS, NORWEGIAN & ENGLISH CROCKERY & BOTTLES RECOVERED. (C RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 14.6.09). SEP 2015/000095701 1.6.15 EXAM'D BY BDC 41.71MTRS IN 5433.114N, 0038.061W [WGD]. NFS. (CEFAS SURVEY, DS9). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 16.5.17 EXAM'D 17.12.16; IN 5433.115N, 0038.061W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.68MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS, LENGTH 83.4MTRS, WIDTH 16.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 135/315 DEGS. WRECK IS IN A SEVERE STATE OF DECAY. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1901 BY BERGENS MEKANISKE VERKSTEDER A/S, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ADOLPH HALBORSEN, BERGEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 101NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CAEN FOR THE TYNE. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UB-41 ABOUT 2.5M ENE WHITBY. (WW1SL & SIBI, WRECKSITE.EU).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 33.115 N,0 38.061 W
Ellida (Probably) on Wreck Map
Ellida (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 33.115 N,0 38.061 W.
How deep is the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 40.68 meters and is located at coordinates 54 33.115 N,0 38.061 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ELLIDA (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.
When did the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) sink?
The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 19, 1917.
When was the wreck of the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1988.
What country did the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) belong to?
The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.
What cargo was the ELLIDA (PROBABLY) carrying?
The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the ELLIDA (PROBABLY)?
The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1124 tons.
What type of wreck is the ELLIDA (PROBABLY)?
The ELLIDA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.