Edward Dawson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Edward dawson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.567 N,3 30.17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.476117
  • Longitude: 3.502833
Wreck Depth 7.8 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDWARD DAWSON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1907
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1911
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3200/59 20.7.59 WK 8MTRS IN 512837N, 033015E. (HAGUE NM 107/1568) - R/S. H3200/59 23.11.62 SALVAGE OPERATIONS. (HAGUE NM 4016/62(T)) - NCA. 26.6.63 PARTIAL CLEARING OPS COMPLETED. TEMP BUOYS REMOVED. (HAGUE NM 1724/63) - NCA. H3200/59 7.7.64 WK, SWEPT CLEAR AT 4.5MTRS. (HAGUE NM 1524/64) - NM 1268/64. H3200/59 4.8.64 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 8MTRS. (HAGUE NM 2255/64) - NM 1458/64. H1271/72 20.3.72 CLEARANCE OPS, MOORING & MARKING BUOYS TEMPORARILY ESTABLISHED. (HAGUE NM 695(T)/72) - NCA. 29.8.72 CLEARANCE WORK ENDED. (HAGUE NM 2347/72) - NCA. 1.10.73 TWO WKS IN SAME POSN. OTHER WK IS A TRAWLER 45-50MTRS IN LENGTH. BOTH WKS CLEARED TO BOTTOM BETWEEN 4.45 & 7.7MTRS, BUT ARE NOT COMPLETELY CLEARED & COULD BECOME EXPOSED. (NETH RECORDS) - NCA. 24.1.91 EDWARD DAWSON, UNCHARTED RECORD IN 512840N, 032945E. (NETH WK RECORDS - SEP'90 EDN - NO.S11 1625) EDWARD DAWSON, STATED TO BE WKS, LEAST DEPTH 8MTRS IN 512837N, 033015E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS - SEP'90 EDN - NO.S11 1624) - NCA. 16.9.93 WKS 8MTRS SHOWN ON NETH 120 [1993 EDN]. - BR STD. 15.12.10 SHOWN AS 7.8MTRS [LAT] ON NL 400116 [EDN 14.2]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1890, RAN AGROUND & BURNT OUT ON ZOUTLANDE BANK, SHELDT ESTUARY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J.M. LENNARD & SONS, SHE WAS EN-ROUTE NOVOROSSISK TO ROTTERDAM. (DODS)

General Comments

SS AND TRAWLER IN SAME POSN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 28.567 N,3 30.17 E
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FAQ

Where is the EDWARD DAWSON wreck located?

The EDWARD DAWSON wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.567 N,3 30.17 E.

How deep is the EDWARD DAWSON and where exactly is it located?

The EDWARD DAWSON lies at a depth of about 7.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.567 N,3 30.17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EDWARD DAWSON?

The seabed around the EDWARD DAWSON lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the EDWARD DAWSON sink?

The EDWARD DAWSON sank on Oct 1, 1911.

When was the wreck of the EDWARD DAWSON discovered?

The wreck of the EDWARD DAWSON was discovered in 1959.

What country did the EDWARD DAWSON belong to?

The EDWARD DAWSON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EDWARD DAWSON carrying?

The EDWARD DAWSON was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the EDWARD DAWSON?

The EDWARD DAWSON had a tonnage of 1907 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDWARD DAWSON?

The EDWARD DAWSON is classified as a steam ship.

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