Eidsiva (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eidsiva (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7.782 N,1 24.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.129700
  • Longitude: 1.415500
Wreck Depth 16.9 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EIDSIVA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 112
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 9.5
Orientation 125
Tonnage 1092
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1915
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions ,,003.5,
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H998/37 8.10.37 H998/37 8.10.37 LOCATED IN 510742N, 012506E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 53FT, FOUL AT 54 & 60FT, DEDUCED DEPTH 53FT. (HMS KELLETT, 1936). CHART AS WK 8FMS 5FT. NC 1828 & NC 1895. H012/39 20.2.40 H012/39 20.2.40 LOCATED BY PAVS 2.10.39 IN 510742N, 012506E. (DOVER SECRET ORDERS 035, 15.2.40). H5824/60 1.3.61 H5824/60 1.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 56FT. FIXED BY HSA. (HMS SCOTT, 15.3.60). H998/37 20.11.61 H998/37 20.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 56FT, FOUL AT 59FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59 IN GEN DEPTH 90-92FT. SCOUR DEPTH 95FT. FIXED BY HSA. (HMS SCOTT, 9.5.61). AMEND TO SW 9FMS 2FT. BR STD. 4.3.69 4.3.69 NOW CHARTED AS SW 9FMS [LAT]. NE 1828. 15.6.72 15.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 17.1MTRS. NC 1828. H4453/72 20.4.79 H4453/72 20.4.79 EXAM'D 27.4.78 IN 510744N, 012502E USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. PRONOUNCED SCOUR [DEPTH NOT GIVEN]. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 250FT, LYING WNW/ESE. NEEDS SWEEPING. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). AMEND TO WK 16.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1091/79. H2007/81 11.2.81 H2007/81 11.2.81 EXAM'D 30.10.80 IN 510747N, 012502E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.9, FOUL AT 17.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.7 IN GEN DEPTH 24-26MTRS. POOR TRACE. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. LYING 130/310DEGS. (HMS ECHO, HI 68A/80). AMEND TO SW 16.9MTRS. BR STD. HH090/606/01 31.1.94 HH090/606/01 31.1.94 LOCATED 8.10.93 IN 510745.7N, 012501.5E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. NOT EXAM'D. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.1 IN GEN DEPTH 26.1MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LIES NW/SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. RECOMMEND RETAIN SW 16.9MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 606). HH090/647/01 30.1.96 HH090/647/01 30.1.96 EXAM'D 5.10.96 IN 510745.1N, 012502.2E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.0, FOUL AT 18.2MTRS USING PREDICTED TIDES. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.9 IN GEN DEPTH 27.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.5MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 125/305DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. HIGH PT AT E END OF WK. (NP 1016, HI 647). SMALL GAP IN SWEEP AT E END, RETAIN SW 16.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 31.1.11 31.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5107.782N, 0124.930E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.34MTRS. IN TWO PARTS. MAIN SECTION (AFT) LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 5.8MTRS. UPRIGHT. BOW SECTION LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 9.5MTRS. APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1432). CONTROLLING DEPTH IN AREA. RETAIN SW 16.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUIL TIN 1902 BY BERGENS MEK VAERKS, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A HALVORSEN. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 101 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ROUEN. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-6. . (SIBI, WW1SL & REG OF NORWEGIAN WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

TWO PARTS, STERN UPRIGHT, BOWS SE ON SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.782 N,1 24.93 E.

How deep is the EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 7.782 N,1 24.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EIDSIVA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) sink?

The EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 31, 1915.

When was the wreck of the EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1937.

What country did the EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EIDSIVA (PROBABLY)?

The EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1092 tons.

What type of wreck is the EIDSIVA (PROBABLY)?

The EIDSIVA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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