Eastern Prince Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eastern prince Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 45.038 N,3 52.069 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.750633
  • Longitude: -3.867817
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EASTERN PRINCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2885
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 30 MILES S 0.75 W FROM EDDYSTONE. (WW1SL). PLOTS IN 494500N, 035200W, APPROX. NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. [SEE ALSO WK 22796]. NOT FOUND DURING SURVEYS BY HMS HECATE IN 1973. AMENDED TO DEAD. HH091/059/01 9.5.05 HH091/059/01 9.5.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. LIES IN FLAT AREA BETWEEN SANDWAVES. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1910 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY PRINCE LINE, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 30M S 0.75 W OF THE EDDYSTONE WHILE ON PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA TO LONDON. 5 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1, WW1SL & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the EASTERN PRINCE wreck located?

The EASTERN PRINCE wreck is located at coordinates 49 45.038 N,3 52.069 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EASTERN PRINCE?

The seabed around the EASTERN PRINCE lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the EASTERN PRINCE sink?

The EASTERN PRINCE sank on Aug 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EASTERN PRINCE discovered?

The wreck of the EASTERN PRINCE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EASTERN PRINCE belong to?

The EASTERN PRINCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EASTERN PRINCE carrying?

The EASTERN PRINCE was carrying chemicals,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the EASTERN PRINCE?

The EASTERN PRINCE had a tonnage of 2885 tons.

What type of wreck is the EASTERN PRINCE?

The EASTERN PRINCE is classified as a steam ship.

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