Eden Force Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eden force Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.13 N,3 15.222 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.385500
  • Longitude: -3.253700
Wreck Depth 5.08 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDEN FORCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 22.9
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 124
Tonnage 863
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1940
Bottom Texture 6,8,4
Scour Dimensions 194.9,,1.18,069.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H01120/40 4.1.41 DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 512306N, 031512W. (FOIC CARDIFF). - NM 129/41. H01120/40 3.3.44 LIES IN POSN 157 DEG, 3.8C FROM W BREAKSEA LTV. LEAST DEPTH 25FT. (FOIC CARDIFF, 2.3.44). NCA YET. H2897/69 12.3.69 EXAM'D 23.10.68 IN 512305N, 031512W USING HSA. DRIFT SWEPT, CLEAR AT 15, FOUL AT 16FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17 IN GEN DEPTH 37FT. VERY POOR SONAR CONTACT. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 599/68). - FNM 39/69 & NE 1182. H3942/88 24.1.90 EXAM'D 2.8.89 IN 512306N, 031509W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 4.7, FOUL AT 5.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.8 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 300/120DEG. IN ONE PIECE APPARENTLY DISINTEGRATING WITH AN AREA OF DEBRIS TO THE SW. TURBULENCE SEEN AROUND THE WK. (LAND & MARINE ENGINEERING LTD, HI 464). BR STD. 31.7.06 EUT POSN: 5123.129N, 0315.225W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04]. SEP 2018/000204444 30.1.18 EXAM'D 30.1.18 IN 5123.130N, 0315.222W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.08 IN GEN DEPTH 10.59MTRS.LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 22.9MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS. ORIENTATION 124/304 DEGS. WRECK IS SURROUNDED BY SCOUR BUT HAS A DOMINANT SHOALER SCOUR OF LENGTH 194.9MTRS, 1.18MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 069DEGS. WRECK IS CLEARLY DEFINED AND INTACT. (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). AMEND DW 5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2018

Circumstances of loss

10.12.40 SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (FOIC CARDIFF, 10.12.40).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.13 N,3 15.222 W
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FAQ

Where is the EDEN FORCE wreck located?

The EDEN FORCE wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.13 N,3 15.222 W.

How deep is the EDEN FORCE and where exactly is it located?

The EDEN FORCE lies at a depth of about 5.08 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.13 N,3 15.222 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EDEN FORCE?

The seabed around the EDEN FORCE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the EDEN FORCE sink?

The EDEN FORCE sank on Dec 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EDEN FORCE discovered?

The wreck of the EDEN FORCE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EDEN FORCE belong to?

The EDEN FORCE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EDEN FORCE?

The EDEN FORCE had a tonnage of 863 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDEN FORCE?

The EDEN FORCE is classified as a steam ship.

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