Egypt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Egypt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 6.545 N,5 29.939 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.109083
  • Longitude: -5.498983
Wreck Depth 101 m
Water Depth 118 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EGYPT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 152.4 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7.6
Shadow Height 10
Tonnage 7941
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1922
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3157/22 26.5.22 SANK IN 481000N, 053000W APPROX. (LL, 26.5.22).INA AS WK PA (1922) [OLD SYMBOL] IN 481000N, 053000W. BR STD. H3157/22 26.4.26 SALVAGE ATTEMPT TO BE MADE TO RECOVER BULLION. (THE TIMES, 26.4.26). H3157/22 3.6.26 SALVAGE ATTEMPT CONFIRMED. (LL, 18.5.26-25.5.26). H3579/26 4.6.26 BUOYAGE LAID FOR ABOVE OPERATIONS. (FRENCH NM 50/1040). - TNM ISSUED. H1291/28 SYMBOL AMENDED TO NDW PA (1922). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H3579/26 18.6.36 SALVAGE OPERATIONS CONDUCTED WHEN WEATHER AND CONDITIONS PERMITTED BETWEEN 1926 AND 30.10.1935 BY ITALIAN SALVAGE COMPANY 'SORIMA'. ABOUT 1.2 MILLION POUNDS WORTH OF GOLD AND SILVER WERE RECOVERED. 23.2.79 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5316. DELETE. NE 2643. 11.1.80 SHOWN AS WK 101MTRS [55FMS] IN 480636N, 052948W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5316 [1979 EDN]. BR STD. 1984 LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14585071. HH100/351/20 6.8.03 DIVED IN 4806.598N, 0529.846 [EUR]. BEAM 15MTRS. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH BY DIVE COMPUTER. NO SCOUR. LIES NW/SE WITH BOWS TOWARDS NW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED HAD SAND AND GRAVEL. EXTENSIVE DEBRIS AROUND STBD SIDE. BOW REMAINS UPRIGHT AND INTACT, BROKEN AFT OF THE FOCS'LE. WK THEN PETERS DOWN TO SEABED LEVEL WHERE SUPERSTRUCTURE AND HULL SHOW OBVIOUS SALVAGE AREA. HOLDS ARE CLEAR WITH REMAINING HATCH COMBINGS. IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERED CHINA WITH SHIPPING LINE CREST. (L BISHOP). NCA. SEP 2009000084718 18.2.10 SHOWN IN 4806.545N, 0529.939W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006, CORRECT TO NM 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY J CAIRD & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 11,000IHP. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. PASSAGE TILBURY FOR INDIA. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH FR SS 'SEINE' IN THICK FOG. 86 OF THE 338 PASSENGERS AND CREW WERE LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOW INTACT, REST FLATTENED, HT BY DIVER.

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FAQ

Where is the EGYPT wreck located?

The EGYPT wreck is located at coordinates 48 6.545 N,5 29.939 W.

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

The EGYPT lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 48 6.545 N,5 29.939 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EGYPT?

The seabed around the EGYPT lies at approximately 118 meters deep.

When did the EGYPT sink?

The EGYPT sank on May 25, 1922.

When was the wreck of the EGYPT discovered?

The wreck of the EGYPT was discovered in 1926.

What country did the EGYPT belong to?

The EGYPT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EGYPT carrying?

The EGYPT was carrying metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EGYPT?

The EGYPT had a tonnage of 7941 tons.

What type of wreck is the EGYPT?

The EGYPT is classified as a steam ship.

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