Ethel Duncan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ethel duncan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 35 N,4 15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.583333
  • Longitude: -4.250000
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ETHEL DUNCAN
Type collier
Flag GB
Tonnage 2510
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 22.2.80 NDWPA SHOWN IN 592300N, 042200W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). NCA. 10.5.96 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN FROM WW1SL PLOTS IN 593500N, 041500W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2020

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 40 MILES WNW FROM NOOP HEAD, ORKNEYS. (WW1SL). TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U.20 IN APPROX POSN 592500N, 043600W. ON PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF TO THE HEBRIDES. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 35 N,4 15 W
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FAQ

Where is the ETHEL DUNCAN wreck located?

The ETHEL DUNCAN wreck is located at coordinates 59 35 N,4 15 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ETHEL DUNCAN?

The seabed around the ETHEL DUNCAN lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the ETHEL DUNCAN sink?

The ETHEL DUNCAN sank on Oct 18, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ETHEL DUNCAN discovered?

The wreck of the ETHEL DUNCAN was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ETHEL DUNCAN belong to?

The ETHEL DUNCAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ETHEL DUNCAN carrying?

The ETHEL DUNCAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ETHEL DUNCAN?

The ETHEL DUNCAN had a tonnage of 2510 tons.

What type of wreck is the ETHEL DUNCAN?

The ETHEL DUNCAN is classified as a collier.

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