Atherfield Ledge
# Atherfield Ledge

Atherfield Ledge is a rocky outcrop extending from the coast of the Back of the Wight, Isle of Wight. This is a famous shipwreck location. Along with Brook Ledge and Brighstone Ledge it is one of the area's main shipping hazards.

## Geography

About two miles east from the Brighstone Ledge the Atherfield ledge is a small (half a mile square) outcrop occupying a central position reaching into the current.

Numerous ships have been wrecked upon this ledge because it's the focal point of the tide, many have left their remains turning it into a graveyard.

## Atherfield Ledge shipwrecks

* SS Eider
* Sirenia - in which several lifeboat men lost their lives.
* Diligent - Ore steamer.
* Auguste 1900 - Cargo of Eucalyptus wood from Australia
* Alcester 1897 - Cargo of Jute from India
