Ethel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ethel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 12.273 N,5 12.231 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.204550
  • Longitude: -5.203850
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ETHEL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Width 6 m
Draught 2.5
Sonar Length 35
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 178
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1925
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2262/25 POSN GIVEN AS 521430N, 051930W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H0109/45 9.5.45 NON SUB CONTACT REPD IN 521400N, 051400W. LENGTH 150FT, HEIGHT 15FT, DIRN 045/225DEG. (AUBD 319/146, ESCORT GROUP 5,WEST APPS LIST WAGO 524). H1950/76 14.11.80 WK EXAM'D 21.5.80 IN 521215N,051210W, USING HF6 [2 LOP] AND DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 35MTRS. LYING N/S. MARKED MAGNETIC SIGNATURE. (HMS BEAGLE HI 40/80). BR STD. 10.8.07 IDENTIFIED BY BELL, MARKED 'SS ETHEL, 1878, STOCKTON.' LIES UPRIGHT, MOSTLY INTACT. BOWS S. (G MIDDLETON, EMAIL DTD 9.8.07). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1878 OF IRON BY R CRAGGS & SONS, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEADENHALL SHIPPING AND FORWARDING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 30 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY PATTISION & ATKINSON, NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE NEWPORT, MONMOUTHSHIRE FOR DUBLIN. FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, MOSTLY INTACT, BOWS S

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 12.273 N,5 12.231 W
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FAQ

Where is the ETHEL wreck located?

The ETHEL wreck is located at coordinates 52 12.273 N,5 12.231 W.

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

The ETHEL lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 52 12.273 N,5 12.231 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ETHEL?

The seabed around the ETHEL lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the ETHEL sink?

The ETHEL sank on Mar 27, 1925.

When was the wreck of the ETHEL discovered?

The wreck of the ETHEL was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ETHEL belong to?

The ETHEL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ETHEL carrying?

The ETHEL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ETHEL?

The ETHEL had a tonnage of 178 tons.

What type of wreck is the ETHEL?

The ETHEL is classified as a steam ship.

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