Editha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Editha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 15.96 N,3 45.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.266000
  • Longitude: 3.765167
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDITHA
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 30, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5472/57 16.11.65 H5472/57 16.11.65 SANK IN 541600N, 034600E, APPROX, IN 24FMS. (LL 30.10.65). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 13.12.73 13.12.73 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1037 [1973 EDN]. 1.3.83 1.3.83 NOT SHOWN ON NETH 1035. NCA YET. H3498/88 2.8.88 H3498/88 2.8.88 TO BE EXPUNGED. (NETH NM 367/88). BR STD. 27.4.89 27.4.89 EDITHA, NDW IN 541600N, 034600E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS NO. E15 295, JAN'88 EDN) NCA, SUPERSEDED BY NM ACTION ABOVE.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF DUTCH TUG TITAN AFTER TAKING IN WATER WHILE ON VOYAGE LENINGRAD FOR SCARBOROUGH. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the EDITHA wreck located?

The EDITHA wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.96 N,3 45.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EDITHA?

The seabed around the EDITHA lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the EDITHA sink?

The EDITHA sank on Oct 30, 1965.

When was the wreck of the EDITHA discovered?

The wreck of the EDITHA was discovered in 1965.

What country did the EDITHA belong to?

The EDITHA belonged to DE.

What cargo was the EDITHA carrying?

The EDITHA was carrying timber.

What type of wreck is the EDITHA?

The EDITHA is classified as a motor vessel.