Eminent (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eminent (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.634 N,5 33.327 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.493900
  • Longitude: -5.555450
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMINENT (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag BE
Sonar Length 16.6
Sonar Width 5.3
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 5
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H0894/41 19.8.41 H0894/41 19.8.41 NDW PA IN 512900N, 052900W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1960/41. H805/63 14.11.68 H805/63 14.11.68 EXAM'D 27.4.68 IN 512940N, 053312W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH IN GEN DEPTH 230FT. SCOUR 235FT. SEABED SAND AND SHINGLE. A GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS HYDRA, HI 20/68). AMEND TO WK 36FMS IN NEW POSN. BR STD. 6.4.72 6.4.72 AMEND TO WK 66MTRS. NC 1478. H5001/72 3.7.79 H5001/72 3.7.79 EXAM'D 6.12.78 IN 512937N, 053316W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 68-71MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. APPROX 50MTRS LONG, LYING E/W. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (HMS HECATE, HI 33A/78). AMEND TO WK 64MTRS. 1.12.11 1.12.11 LOCATED 2.6.10 IN 5129.634N, 0533.327W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.71 IN GEN DEPTH 71.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 16.6MTRS, WIDTH 5.3MTRS, HT 5.29MTRS. LIES 005/185 WITH BOWS N. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. A SECOND PART WITH LENGTH 24.5MTRS, WIDTH 6.9MTRS, HT 1.8MTRS LIES 35MTRS E. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). AMEND WK 65MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2011

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

BROKEN UP, PORTIONS LIE CLOSE E

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FAQ

Where is the EMINENT (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EMINENT (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.634 N,5 33.327 W.

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

The EMINENT (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.634 N,5 33.327 W.

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

The seabed around the EMINENT (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the EMINENT (PROBABLY) sink?

The EMINENT (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 15, 1941.

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

The wreck of the EMINENT (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the EMINENT (PROBABLY) belong to?

The EMINENT (PROBABLY) belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the EMINENT (PROBABLY)?

The EMINENT (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMINENT (PROBABLY)?

The EMINENT (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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