Eidsiva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eidsiva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 38.175 N,1 7.131 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.636250
  • Longitude: -1.118850
Wreck Depth 2 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EIDSIVA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.8 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1053
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1925
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details WK WAS LARGELY SALVAGED BETWEEN 1925 & 1932. CHARTED AS WK 2MTRS IN 543810N, 010703W [OGB]. H2433/71 29.11.77 WK NOT VISIBLE ON RN AERIAL PHOTOS HMS HERALD 14/77, 9/77 (INDEX NOS 1281 & 1277). TIDE 1.1MTRS ABOVE LAT. RETAIN AS CHARTED. NCA. SEP 2018/000017129 29.5.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017-2018. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 29, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. STRANDED.

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FAQ

Where is the EIDSIVA wreck located?

The EIDSIVA wreck is located at coordinates 54 38.175 N,1 7.131 W.

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

The EIDSIVA lies at a depth of about 2 meters and is located at coordinates 54 38.175 N,1 7.131 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EIDSIVA?

The seabed around the EIDSIVA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the EIDSIVA discovered?

The wreck of the EIDSIVA was discovered in 1925.

What country did the EIDSIVA belong to?

The EIDSIVA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EIDSIVA carrying?

The EIDSIVA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EIDSIVA?

The EIDSIVA had a tonnage of 1053 tons.

What type of wreck is the EIDSIVA?

The EIDSIVA is classified as a steam ship.