Ellie May Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ellie may Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 39.508 N,3 51.011 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.658467
  • Longitude: -3.850183
Wreck Depth 29.3 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELLIE MAY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9 m
Width 3 m
Sonar Length 12.3
Sonar Width 3.7
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 82
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details SEP 2007/000061334 28.8.07 FV 'ELLIE MAY' REPORTED OVERDUE 7.8.07. RED HULL, WHITE WHEELHOUSE, STEEL HULL, LENGTH 9MTRS, BEAM 3MTRS. REPORT OF 17.8.07 FROM FV 'WESTERLY WARRIOR' REPORTED SNAGGED NETS & TRACES OF OIL IN 5739.5N, 0350.9W [WGD]. SUBSEQUENTLY FOLLOW BY CONFIRMATION FROM ECHO SOUNDER OF PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN OBJECT. (ABERDEEN CG, FAX DTD 17.8.07). 28.8.07 EXCLUSION ZONE OF 250MTRS BEING ESTABLISHED AROUND POSN 5739.51N, 0350.99W [WGD]. (MAIB DIRECTION 1/07, E-MAIL DTD 24.8.07). WAIT FURTHER. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 19.9.07 LIES IN 5739.51N, 0350.99W [WGD]. LIES UPRIGHT. HT TO TOP OF VHE AERIAL ON FORMAST ESTIMATED AT 6MTRS. MARKED BY SMALL, FISHING MARKER BUOY AT THE STERN. LIGHT ROPES OVER WK THAT DO NOT REACH THE SURFACE. (M EVANS, MAIB, EMAIL DTD 18.9.07). COVERED BY NAV 1. NCA. 23.10.07 DECISION WHETHER TO SALVE WILL BE MADE BY RELATIVES IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. (M EVANS, MAIB, EMAIL DTD 22.10.07). NCA. 2.4.08 LIKELY TO BE RECOVERED MID-YEAR. (RNW HAVE CONSULTED WITH MAIB). NAV I (279/07) REMAINS IN FORCE. NCA. SEP 2008/000090583 10.11.08 OWNERS ESTIMATE VESSEL WILL BE RECOVERED MID 2009, IF AT ALL. (MAIB SOUTHAMPTON/RNW TELECON 10.11.08). INS AS WK USC 25MTRS. - NM 6704/08. SEP 2020/000300180 7.3.20 EXAM�D 7.3.20 IN 5739.508N, 0351.011W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.30MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. LENGTH 12.3MTRS, WIDTH 3.7MTRS, HT 2.7MTRS. ORIENTATION 082/262 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1582). AMEND DW 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2021

Circumstances of loss

7.8.07 REPORTED OVERDUE 7.8.07. LATER LOCATED. CREW OF 1 LOST BUT BODY RECOVERED.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the ELLIE MAY wreck located?

The ELLIE MAY wreck is located at coordinates 57 39.508 N,3 51.011 W.

How deep is the ELLIE MAY and where exactly is it located?

The ELLIE MAY lies at a depth of about 29.3 meters and is located at coordinates 57 39.508 N,3 51.011 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELLIE MAY?

The seabed around the ELLIE MAY lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ELLIE MAY discovered?

The wreck of the ELLIE MAY was discovered in 2007.

What country did the ELLIE MAY belong to?

The ELLIE MAY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ELLIE MAY?

The ELLIE MAY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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