Ethel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ethel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 1.14 N,5 48.74 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.019000
  • Longitude: -5.812333
Wreck Depth 96.09 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ETHEL
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 5
Tonnage 100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details M22032 2.5.18 SUNK ABOUT MIDWAY BETWEEN S BISHOPS LT AND TUSKAR. POSN 19 MILES N 3/4 E FROM SMALLS. ACCEPT POSN AS 520200N, 054500W PA. INS AS NDWPA. 29.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 30FMS. NC 1410. H3140/69 17.5.77 LOCATED 23.3.77 IN 520105.9N, 054839.2W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 99MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 101MTRS. NO SCOUR. BADLY BROKEN UP AND OF INDETERMINATE SHAPE. LENGTH APPROX 40MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 44/75). BR STD. H4467/81 11.4.83 LOCATED 23.7.82, NOT INVESTIGATED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70). [WGD] POSN: 5201.108N, 0548.680W. SEP 2015/000178837 3.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, WK FOUND IN 5201.140N, 0548.740W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 96.09MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 5MTRS. NFS. (CEFAS DS11/12/13, 2012-13). AMEND TO NDW 96MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1876 BY RAWSTONE, FRECKLETON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P KEARSON, PRESTON. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR NEW ROSS. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U 91. NO LIVES LOST.

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ETHEL wreck located?

The ETHEL wreck is located at coordinates 52 1.14 N,5 48.74 W.

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

The ETHEL lies at a depth of about 96.09 meters and is located at coordinates 52 1.14 N,5 48.74 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ETHEL?

The seabed around the ETHEL lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the ETHEL sink?

The ETHEL sank on Apr 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ETHEL discovered?

The wreck of the ETHEL was discovered in 1918.

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 100 tons.

What type of wreck is the ETHEL?

The ETHEL is classified as a sailing vessel.