Edith Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Edith Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 7.935 N,3 16.17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.132250
  • Longitude: -3.269500
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDITH
Type motor vessel
Flag AG
Length 85 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4.3
Shadow Height 12
Orientation 175
Tonnage 2061
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1992
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH226/400/01 13.10.92 SUNK IN 490759.7N, 031604.8W [EUR]. (MARINE BREST). NCA YET. HH226/400/01 28.10.92 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK APPROX 58MTRS. FISHING IN VICINITY CONSIDERED DANGEROUS DUE TO THE DISPERSAL OF VESSEL'S CARGO. (DIFRAP 4204/92). NCA YET. HH226/400/01 17.11.92 DEBRIS, CONSISTING PRINCIPALLY OF BALES OF COMPRESSED PAPER, LIES ALONG THE MERIDIAN 031612W, BETWEEN 492100N AND 492400N. A LARGE METAL PLATE HAS BEEN LOCATED ON THE SEABED IN 492306N, 030348W. THESE AREAS ARE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS FOR TRAWLING. (DIFRAP 4507/92). HH226/400/01 15.3.93 WK 57MTRS, IN 490759.5N, 031605W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 93 07 32). BR STD. 25.6.99 POSN: 4907.995N, 0316.080W [EUR]. ACCURACY 100MTRS. LIES 175/355DEGS ON STBD SIDE. MAXIMUM HT 12MTRS. NOTED AS DIFFUSION LIMITEE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO CINC. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2019

Circumstances of loss

9.10.92 REPORTED HATCHES HAD LIFTED AND VESSEL TAKING IN WATER WHILE ON PASSAGE PORTUGAL TO ROCHESTER. TOOK ON LIST, WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND CAPSIZED. WAS SUNK BY AIRSTRIKE BY FRENCH AUTHORITIES AS CONSIDERED A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (LL, 7 & 9.10.92).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the EDITH wreck located?

The EDITH wreck is located at coordinates 49 7.935 N,3 16.17 W.

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

The EDITH lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 49 7.935 N,3 16.17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EDITH?

The seabed around the EDITH lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the EDITH sink?

The EDITH sank on Oct 7, 1992.

When was the wreck of the EDITH discovered?

The wreck of the EDITH was discovered in 1992.

What country did the EDITH belong to?

The EDITH belonged to AG.

What cargo was the EDITH carrying?

The EDITH was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the EDITH?

The EDITH had a tonnage of 2061 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDITH?

The EDITH is classified as a motor vessel.

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