Eduard (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eduard (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.837 N,0 5.939 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.530617
  • Longitude: 0.098983
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDUARD (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 47 m
Width 8.3 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 476
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H2537/28 17.8.28 SANK APPROX 12 MILES SW FROM BEACHY HEAD. (WW1SL). GIVES APPROX POSN 503400N, 000500E. NCA. H2330/84 25.7.85 WK EXAM'D 5.5.85 IN 503148N, 000602E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.3 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 25MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DISPERSED WK LYING ROUGHLY NE/SW. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240A). INS AS WK 43MTRS. BR STD. H2350/85 16.2.87 LOCATED 16.8.86 IN 503148N, 000602E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (NP 1008, HI 317B).
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 1999

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK USING EXPLOSIVES 12M SW FROM BEACHY HEAD. (WW1SL). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1898 BY HENRY KOCH, LUBECK AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY, WAS CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 12M SW OF BEACHY HEAD WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO PORT TALBOT. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the EDUARD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EDUARD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.837 N,0 5.939 E.

How deep is the EDUARD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EDUARD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 31.837 N,0 5.939 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EDUARD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EDUARD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the EDUARD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EDUARD (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EDUARD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EDUARD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EDUARD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EDUARD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EDUARD (POSSIBLY)?

The EDUARD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 476 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDUARD (POSSIBLY)?

The EDUARD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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