Edison Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Edison Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 41.9 N,2 6.095 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.698333
  • Longitude: -2.101583
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDISON
Type trawler
Flag ES
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.5.72 13.5.72 VESSEL SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN 434200N, 020600W APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.208). NCA, PLOTS IN 600MTRS, TOO DEEP TO CHART. 16.10.78 16.10.78 NDW PA SHOWN IN 434200N, 020600W ON FRENCH 6786 [1978 EDN]. NCA. 6.10.09 SEP 2009000085522 6.10.09 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 4341.946N, 0206.116W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6786 [2ND EDN 2009, 1:130,000, LARGEST SCALE]. NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M TRAWLER PLAYA DE ONDARZABUL. EDISON SANK, CREW RESCUED BY OTHER TRAWLER WHICH WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. (LLOYDS VOL.208)

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FAQ

Where is the EDISON wreck located?

The EDISON wreck is located at coordinates 43 41.9 N,2 6.095 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EDISON?

The seabed around the EDISON lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the EDISON sink?

The EDISON sank on May 10, 1972.

When was the wreck of the EDISON discovered?

The wreck of the EDISON was discovered in 1972.

What country did the EDISON belong to?

The EDISON belonged to ES.

What type of wreck is the EDISON?

The EDISON is classified as a trawler.

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