East Point Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
East point Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.666 N,4 0.462 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.127767
  • Longitude: -4.007700
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EAST POINT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 122
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 12.4
Orientation 33
Tonnage 5234
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 9M E X S HALF S FROM EDDYSTONE LTHO. (WWISL). GIVES APPROX POSN 501000N, 040200W. 31.3.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 500800N, 040100W APPROX. (AUBD 302/74, HMS WILDGOOSE, 20.1.45 & 15.2.45). H0113/45 31.3.60 POSN ABOVE CLASSED AS GOOD. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). H878/59 4.1.61 WK IN 500748N, 040015W [OGB] USING DECCA. GOOD CONTACT, CLASSIFIED WK. (HMS ROEBUCK, HN 6/60, 20.12.60). H3110/72 8.1.73 EXAM'D IN 500738N, 040021.8W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD SONAR FROM N & S. SANDWAVE AREA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. SEABED - MUD, SAND & BROKEN SHELL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). CHART AS WK 51MTRS IN 500738N, 040022W [OGB]. NC 1613. H1280/76/31 26.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 500742N, 040023W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DATED 29.1.76 REFERS). NCA. H1310/86/12 1.5.86 WK IN 500744N, 040021W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH 52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. IDENTIFIED ALMOST CERTAINLY AS EAST POINT FROM CROCKERY MARKED 'FURNESS LINE' FOUND IN WK. LIES UPRIGHT WITH STERN SECTION, WITH GUN, INTACT. AFTER HOLDS COLLAPSED. MIDSHIPS COMPLETE, EXCEPT FOR DECKING. FOR'D PART BROKEN UP. ORIENTATED WITH STERN TO N. (A HILLGROVE, 31.3.86). NCA. HH091/059/01 6.5.05 EXAM'D 19.7.04 IN 5007.666N, 0400.462W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.1 IN GEN DEPTH 64.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 122MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 12.4MTRS. LIES 033/213 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 213 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). RETAIN WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 6, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORFOLK & N AMENRICAN SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 463NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR PHILADELPHIA. TORPEDOED BY U-48. (LL WW2 & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, FWD SECTION BROKEN UP, BOWS SSW

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FAQ

Where is the EAST POINT wreck located?

The EAST POINT wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.666 N,4 0.462 W.

How deep is the EAST POINT and where exactly is it located?

The EAST POINT lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 7.666 N,4 0.462 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EAST POINT?

The seabed around the EAST POINT lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the EAST POINT sink?

The EAST POINT sank on Mar 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EAST POINT discovered?

The wreck of the EAST POINT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EAST POINT belong to?

The EAST POINT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EAST POINT carrying?

The EAST POINT was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EAST POINT?

The EAST POINT had a tonnage of 5234 tons.

What type of wreck is the EAST POINT?

The EAST POINT is classified as a steam ship.

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