Excelsior Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Excelsior Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 57.27 N,7 40.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.954500
  • Longitude: -7.675833
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXCELSIOR
Type sailing vessel
Flag IE
Tonnage 77
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H4599/17 H4599/17 SUNK IN 515715N, 074030W. 1 MAST SHOWING 4FT. - FNM 503/17. 28.6.23 28.6.23 AMEND TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NE 2049.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 1978

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 57.27 N,7 40.55 W
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FAQ

Where is the EXCELSIOR wreck located?

The EXCELSIOR wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.27 N,7 40.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EXCELSIOR?

The seabed around the EXCELSIOR lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the EXCELSIOR sink?

The EXCELSIOR sank on Jul 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EXCELSIOR discovered?

The wreck of the EXCELSIOR was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EXCELSIOR belong to?

The EXCELSIOR belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the EXCELSIOR?

The EXCELSIOR had a tonnage of 77 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXCELSIOR?

The EXCELSIOR is classified as a sailing vessel.