Ernrix Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ernrix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 38.642 N,1 3.532 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.644033
  • Longitude: -1.058867
Wreck Depth 16 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERNRIX
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.9 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 692
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4698/39 14.9.39 TNM ISSUED. (TEES CONSERVANCY COMMISION). H6687/39 14.9.39 INS DW G CON BUOY CLOSE E AND AMENDED RED SECTOR OF S GARE LIGHT TO COVER. (TEES CONSERVANCY COMMISSION). 12.4.40 SALTSCAR LT AND BELL BUOY HAS BEEN LAID IN POSN 543836N, 010118W TO COVER BOTH WRECK AND ROCK. (TH 942/40). H6250/45 3.6.46 INS G CON LT BUOY GPFL(3) G10SEC BELL. DELETE G CON BUOY. (TEES CONSERVANCY BOARD NM). - NM 4293/45. H6250/45 28.7.48 AMEND TO WK 9FMS 1FT AND DELETE LT BUOY. (TEES CONSERVANCY BOARD). - NM 1694/48. H4698/39 16.8.60 LENGTH 175FT, BEAM 29FT, DEPTH 11.3FT. POSN 543910N, 010348W. (TEES CONSERVANCY COMMISION, 23.6.39). H6250/45 16.8.60 DISPERSED TO GROUND LEVEL AND SHOWS A CLEARANCE OF 9.25FMS LWOST. POSN 543838N, 010327W. (MIDDLESBROUGH CONSERVANCY COMMISION, 14.7.48). 15.5.73 AMEND TO WK 16.9MTRS. NC 2567. H2534/74 29.11.79 BAD OBSTN (WK) REPD IN POSN 543826N, 010316W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS VOL 1). 18.11.74 AMEND TO WK 16.0MTRS [LAT]. NC 2567. SEP 2018/000017129 29.5.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017-2018. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 29, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HUMBER STEAM COASTERS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 96HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR THE TEES. CARGO WHEAT. SPRANG A LEAK IN HEAVY WEATHER AND SANK.

General Comments

DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 38.642 N,1 3.532 W
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FAQ

Where is the ERNRIX wreck located?

The ERNRIX wreck is located at coordinates 54 38.642 N,1 3.532 W.

How deep is the ERNRIX and where exactly is it located?

The ERNRIX lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 54 38.642 N,1 3.532 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERNRIX?

The seabed around the ERNRIX lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the ERNRIX sink?

The ERNRIX sank on Jun 23, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ERNRIX discovered?

The wreck of the ERNRIX was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ERNRIX belong to?

The ERNRIX belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ERNRIX carrying?

The ERNRIX was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ERNRIX?

The ERNRIX had a tonnage of 692 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERNRIX?

The ERNRIX is classified as a steam ship.

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