Expedit Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Expedit Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 43 N,1 23.099 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.716667
  • Longitude: -1.384983
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXPEDIT
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 680
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H4214/26 1.7.26 NDWPA IN 554300N, 012300W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS NDWPA (1917). BR STD. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 160. H4271/77 3.8.77 AMEND TO USCPA 55 MTRS. BR STD. HH090/915/01 18.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2015/000220786 5.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (DS22, CEFAS SURVEY 2012). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2002

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the EXPEDIT wreck located?

The EXPEDIT wreck is located at coordinates 55 43 N,1 23.099 W.

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

The EXPEDIT lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 55 43 N,1 23.099 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EXPEDIT?

The seabed around the EXPEDIT lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the EXPEDIT sink?

The EXPEDIT sank on Mar 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EXPEDIT discovered?

The wreck of the EXPEDIT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EXPEDIT belong to?

The EXPEDIT belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the EXPEDIT?

The EXPEDIT had a tonnage of 680 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXPEDIT?

The EXPEDIT is classified as a steam ship.