Eltham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eltham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.034 N,5 14.295 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.300567
  • Longitude: -5.238250
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELTHAM
Type coaster
Flag GB
Tonnage 687
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1928
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2011

Simplified Wreck Survey

SS Eltham shipwreck details: Location coordinates 50 18.034 N, 5 14.295 W off the coast. The remains of this vessel are well broken up with the ship's boiler historically visible at low water. Historical reports note sand disturbance around the wreck site, though it is no longer visible in navigable areas or on satellite imagery.

Surveying Details

H3018/65 18.1.67 A WK AWASH AT LOW WATER IN 501800N, 051414W. FUNNEL IS VISIBLE AT LOW WATER. PERSONAL OBSERVATION JULY 1965 (R J VICKERY, HN 18.1.67). INS AS STPA. BR STD. H1247/69 19.5.70 THE PREVIOUS REPORT IS INACCURATE IN THAT IT IS NOT THE FUNNEL THAT SHOWS BUT THE BOILER. THE WRECKAGE APPEARS BROKEN UP. SAND DISTURBANCE CAN BE SEEN FROM THE CLIFF IN THE POSN OF THE WK. THIS IS THE REMAINS OF THE SS ELTHAM. (R DAVIS, 12.5.70). NCA. 17.7.84 BOILER STILL VISIBLE. (MRS D BLACKMORE). NCA. 21.11.11 NOT WITHIN NAVIGABLE AREA. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NOT VISIBLE ON GOOGLE EARTH. AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1915 BY DUBLIN DOCKYARD CO. LTD., DUBLIN, FOUNDERED AND BROKE IN TWO ON VOYAGE FROM SWANSEA TO ROUEN. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the ELTHAM wreck located?

The ELTHAM wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.034 N,5 14.295 W.

When did the ELTHAM sink?

The ELTHAM sank on Nov 18, 1928.

When was the wreck of the ELTHAM discovered?

The wreck of the ELTHAM was discovered in 1928.

What country did the ELTHAM belong to?

The ELTHAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELTHAM carrying?

The ELTHAM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ELTHAM?

The ELTHAM had a tonnage of 687 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELTHAM?

The ELTHAM is classified as a coaster.

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