Eastfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eastfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.221 N,4 42.241 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.237017
  • Longitude: -4.704017
Wreck Depth 39.64 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EASTFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 87.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 89
Sonar Width 15.3
Shadow Height 10.56
Orientation 173
Tonnage 2145
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1917
Bottom Texture Silt
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H2537/28 REPD LOST ABOUT 7M ESE OF DODMAN PT OR 501300N, 044230W APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). NCA. 11.6.71 WRECK FOUND CLOSE NW OF ROSEHILL IN 501400N, 044200W APPROX, MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. (R DAVIS). H378/67 29.6.71 POSN 501406N, 044206W BY HSA. (R DAVIS, 21.6.71). BEST ESTIMATE FROM INCOMPLETE FIX. CHART AS NDW. NC 1267. H5051/70 2.7.71 POSN GIVEN AS 501406N, 044148W. (R DAVIS, 2.7.71). H3193/70 15.6.73 POSN 501408.5N, 044205.5W [OGB] USING DECCA. LENGTH 250FT, HEIGHT 40FT. LYING N BY E/S BY W. (R DAVIS & C WILLIAM, 24.6.73). AMEND TO WK 38MTRS. NE 1267. H3110/72 27.11.73 NOT LOCATED AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH. CONSIDER WK IS IN 501403.6N, 044101.8W. (HMS HECATE NO 435/73). DELETED. NE 1267. H2979/74 14.5.74 LOCATED IN 501406N, 044206W [OGB] USING DECCA. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MR GILES, 17.4.74). RE-INSERT AS FOUL IN 501406N, 044206W [OGB]. NE 1267. H1280/76/31 26.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 501357N, 044209W USING DECCA. (LTR DTD 29.1.76). NCA. H1285/77/215 9.6.77 REPD TO BE IN 501416N, 044152W. (J WHITE, 1.6.77). NCA. H1310/81/16 13.7.81 LOCATED IN 501406N, 044206.5W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDING 8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. LYING E/W, ABOUT 250FT LONG, WITH BOWS, HOLD AND MIDSECTION CABINS INTACT, BUT INTERNAL BULKHEADS COLLAPSED. ENGINE AND 2 BOILERS IN PLACE. STERN SECTION MISSING. HOLD EMPTY, BUT FILLING WITH SILT. CABINS CONTAIN LAYER OF COAL OVER FLOOR. (I C PAYNE, BRENTWOOD SAC, 6.7.81). AMEND TO WK 47MTRS IN 501406N, 044206W [OGB]. BR STD. HH100/351/15 31.3.00 DIVED IN 5014.255N, 0442.262 [WGD] USING DGPS. ALMOST INTACT BUT SLOWLY BREAKING UP. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 8MTRS. BOWS E. STERN SECTION STANDS QUITE HIGH. CARGO OF COAL AROUND THE STERN AREA. (J ROSEAVEARE). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2020/000031258 13.2.20 EXAM'D 01.08.2019; IN 5014.221N, 0442.241W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS, LENGTH 89MTRS, WIDTH 15.3MTRS, HEIGHT 10.56MTRS, ORIENTATION 173/353 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT, ALMOST INTACT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1560). AMEND NDW 39.64MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR DIEPPE. TORPEDOED ABOUT 7M ESE OF DODMAN PT. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

UK NM 1395/20. STANDING UPRIGHT, ALMOST INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 14.221 N,4 42.241 W
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FAQ

Where is the EASTFIELD wreck located?

The EASTFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.221 N,4 42.241 W.

How deep is the EASTFIELD and where exactly is it located?

The EASTFIELD lies at a depth of about 39.64 meters and is located at coordinates 50 14.221 N,4 42.241 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EASTFIELD?

The seabed around the EASTFIELD lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the EASTFIELD sink?

The EASTFIELD sank on Nov 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EASTFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the EASTFIELD was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EASTFIELD belong to?

The EASTFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EASTFIELD carrying?

The EASTFIELD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EASTFIELD?

The EASTFIELD had a tonnage of 2145 tons.

What type of wreck is the EASTFIELD?

The EASTFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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