Edernian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Edernian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 13.389 N,1 46.608 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.223150
  • Longitude: 1.776800
Wreck Depth 18.2 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDERNIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 104.2 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 108.4
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 9.1
Orientation 124
Tonnage 3588
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1917
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 093.0,,003.4,014.0
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H2002/52 SUNK IN 521300N, 014500E, APPROX. (WW1SL). CARGO RECOVERY IN 1956 MADE IN 521315N, 014515E. (LLOYDS). FURTHER SALVAGE OPS IN 1958. (GRAY AND THOMPSON IN H2002/52). H3273/61 9.11.61 EXAM'D 14.9.61 IN 521321N, 014640E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 55, FOUL AT 58FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 97FT. SCOUR DEPTH 9FT. (HMS SCOTT, HI 2/61). INS AS SW 9FMS 1FT. BR STD. H4629/71 21.12.72 BOWS ARE SMASHED. FROM NO1 HOLD AFT WK IS UPRIGHT AND MOST OF THE UPPER PLATING IS MISSING, LEAVING RIBS AND SUPERSTRUCTURE REDUCED TO GIRDERS. CARGO - STEEL BARS. LIES BOWS NORTH. (E GILES, UNDERMARINE OPS, 27.6.72). 31.7.74 AMEND TO SW 16.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. HH090/564/01 20.1.93 EXAM'D 8.11.92 IN 521321.3N, 014643.3E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.7 IN GEN DEPTH 27.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEG WITH APPARENTLY A SANDWAVE FORMED AROUND IT. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 564). BR STD. HH090/564/01 11.8.93 DRIFT SWEPT 27.6.93. CLEAR AT 19.4, FOUL AT 19.7MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 564). BR STD. SEP2017/000148722 21.6.17 EXAM'D 19.6.17 IN 5213.389N, 0146.608E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS, LENGTH 108.4MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HEIGHT 9.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 124/304 DEGS. LARGELY INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI1495 H102_010). AMEND DW 18.2MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. SEP 2016/000091759 22.8.17 EXAM'D 10.12.16; IN 5213.389N, 0146.608E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS, LENGTH 108.4MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HEIGHT 9.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 124/304 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 92.97MTRS, 3.41MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 014 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 18.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 27, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO LTD, STOCKTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SS DEMENTIAN & ORDOVICIAN CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 308HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR DIEPPE. CARGO STEEL. TORPEDOED. FOURTEEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the EDERNIAN wreck located?

The EDERNIAN wreck is located at coordinates 52 13.389 N,1 46.608 E.

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

The EDERNIAN lies at a depth of about 18.2 meters and is located at coordinates 52 13.389 N,1 46.608 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EDERNIAN?

The seabed around the EDERNIAN lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the EDERNIAN sink?

The EDERNIAN sank on Aug 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EDERNIAN discovered?

The wreck of the EDERNIAN was discovered in 1956.

What country did the EDERNIAN belong to?

The EDERNIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EDERNIAN carrying?

The EDERNIAN was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the EDERNIAN?

The EDERNIAN had a tonnage of 3588 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDERNIAN?

The EDERNIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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