Eric Calvert (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eric calvert (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.203 N,5 0.414 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.070050
  • Longitude: -5.006900
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.4 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 94.8
Sonar Width 18.7
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 80
Tonnage 1862
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4239/73 15.8.74 WK LOCATED IN 500413N, 050019W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.3 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED FLAT. (HMS HECATE). CHART AS WK 49MTRS. BR STD. H1309/75/464 6.7.76 WK LOCATED IN 500421N, 050019W APPROX USING DECCA. (CPO CAKEBREAD, RNAS CULDROSE). NCA. HH100/351/15 16.2.00 DIVED IN 1998 IN 5004.217N, 0500.317W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 10MTRS. FULLY INTACT AND LYING ON ITS STBD SIDE. COVERED IN NETS. SEABED FINE SAND & SILT. (J ROSEVEARE). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 25.10.01 CINC REMOVED. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 25.10.01). HH232/420/06 15.12.04 EXAM'D IN 5004.198N, 0500.413W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.3MTRS. LENGTH 83MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS. LIES E/W. (RESON/FATHOMS SURVEY DTD 18.10.04). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 26.4.13 EXAM'D 27.2.13 IN 5004.203N, 0500.414W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.96 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 94.8MTRS, WIDTH 18.7MTRS, HT 9.04MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. ON STDB SIDE AND SLIGHTLY BROKEN. (NETSURVEY, HI 1406). BOWS E, BOW SECTION COLLAPSED AND BROKEN OFF. AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-ELMVILLE. BUILT IN 1889 BY W GRAY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY L MITCHELL & SONS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 169NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR BOULOGNE. TORPEDOED UB 103. TWO MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE, BOW BROKEN AND COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 4.203 N,5 0.414 W
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FAQ

Where is the ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.203 N,5 0.414 W.

How deep is the ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.203 N,5 0.414 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 22, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY)?

The ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1862 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY)?

The ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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