Lady Elizabeth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lady elizabeth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.326 S,57 48.248 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.688767
  • Longitude: -57.804133
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY ELIZABETH
Type barge
Flag NO
Length 68 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.4
Orientation 10
Tonnage 1208
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1936
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 12, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The historic shipwreck Lady Elizabeth is located in the waters of the Falkland Islands at coordinates 51 41.326 S, 57 48.248 W. Built in 1879, this famous maritime heritage site is known for its remarkable state of preservation, featuring an intact stem and stern, conspicuous structural remains, and decks that can still be boarded at low water by walking across the surrounding sand-bar. Official hydrographic surveys and modern positioning data confirm the wreck remains a notable coastal landmark in the region.

Surveying Details

13.11.68 STF SHOWN IN 514135S, 574818W ON ORIGINAL SURVEY DTD 1936. BR STD. [NO PREVIOUS RECORD HELD]. 25.5.79 STF SHOWN IN 514118S, 574757W [SAP] ON PHOTOPLOTS PG 1478 & PG 1482. NC 2550. H2316/84 17.9.85 FIXED USING THEODOLITE ANGLES & GEODIMETER DISTANCES. STEM: 514117.7S, 574758.6W; STERN: 514119.8S, 574758.8W. CONSPICUOUS. A LARGE SAND-BAR HAS BUILT UP ON E SIDE OF WK. SEE PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FEB '85. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 226A). AMEND TO STF (CONSPIC) IN 514119S, 574759W [SAP]. NE 1614. 7.11.91 VESSEL, BUILT 1879, IS IN A REMARKABLE STATE OF PRESERVATION. SHE CAN BE BOARDED AT LW BY WALKING ACROSS THE SAND. DECKS & WOODWORK IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, AS ARE THE BUNKS & FITTINGS IN THE COOKHOUSE AMIDSHIPS. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985). 20.8.09 [WGD] POSN: 5141.326S, 5748.248W. NE 1614. 22.10.13 OBSERVED IN LISTED POSN. (FLEET HM UNIT, HI 1411). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

3.3.13 BEACHED IN WHALEBONE COVE. ARRIVED IN FALKLANDS, UNDER NORWEGIAN FLAG, 3.3.13 & STRUCK URANIE RK IN BERKLEY SOUND. WAS SO BADLY DAMAGED THAT IT WAS DECIDED TO DISPOSE OF HER LOCALLY. SERVED AS FLOATING WATCHHOUSE UNTIL BEACHED ON 17.2.36. (CONDEMNED AT STANLEY). 4.11.97 BUILT 1879 BY ROBERT THOMPSON OF SUNDERLAND. HIT A SEVERE STORM AROUND CAPE HORN & ONLY JUST MADE IT TO STANLEY AFTER SOME OF HER CREW HAD BEEN WASHED OVERBOARD. (LLOYDS, 4.11.97, PEOPLE & PLACES ARTICLE).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS N, SLIGHT LIST TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 41.326 S,57 48.248 W
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FAQ

Where is the LADY ELIZABETH wreck located?

The LADY ELIZABETH wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.326 S,57 48.248 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY ELIZABETH?

The seabed around the LADY ELIZABETH lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the LADY ELIZABETH sink?

The LADY ELIZABETH sank on Feb 17, 1936.

When was the wreck of the LADY ELIZABETH discovered?

The wreck of the LADY ELIZABETH was discovered in 1936.

What country did the LADY ELIZABETH belong to?

The LADY ELIZABETH belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the LADY ELIZABETH?

The LADY ELIZABETH had a tonnage of 1208 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY ELIZABETH?

The LADY ELIZABETH is classified as a barge.

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