Eastlands Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eastlands Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 43.947 N,4 45.073 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.732450
  • Longitude: -4.751217
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EASTLANDS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3113
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.1.18 M5503 SUNK 13M NW OF ILE DE VIERGE. (IDSA MASTER). H1690/19 WK IN 484400N, 044500W. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW (1918). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 CHART AS NDW. NC 2644. 27.1.77 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 964 [1976 EDN]. NE 2644. 26.8.77 SS 'EASTLANDS' IN 484400N, 044500W APPROX [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 101MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. NE 2643. 21.1.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 81MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. NC 3668. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4843.940N, 0445.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 30.4.09 SHOWN IN 4843.947N, 0445.073W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7150 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION) NC 2025.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 13M NW OF ILE DE VIERGE WHILST ON PASSAGE BORDEAUX TO DUNKIRK. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the EASTLANDS wreck located?

The EASTLANDS wreck is located at coordinates 48 43.947 N,4 45.073 W.

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

The EASTLANDS lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 48 43.947 N,4 45.073 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EASTLANDS?

The seabed around the EASTLANDS lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the EASTLANDS sink?

The EASTLANDS sank on Jan 25, 1918.

When was the wreck of the EASTLANDS discovered?

The wreck of the EASTLANDS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the EASTLANDS belong to?

The EASTLANDS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EASTLANDS carrying?

The EASTLANDS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EASTLANDS?

The EASTLANDS had a tonnage of 3113 tons.

What type of wreck is the EASTLANDS?

The EASTLANDS is classified as a steam ship.

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