Hms E-26 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Hms e-26 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 42.748 N,6 13.107 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.712467
  • Longitude: 6.218450
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS E-26
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 57.3 m
Width 5.8 m
Orientation 90
Tonnage 636
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details [NO DATE] SUNK IN 534300N, 060200E APPROX. (U. BOAT INTELLIGENCE, 1914-18). NCA. 24.11.69 WK SW 18.9MTRS [10FMS 2FT] SHOWN IN 534248N, 061312E [EUR] ON GERMAN 87 [1969 EDN]. BR STD. 11.10.07 SHOWN IN 5342.777N, 0613.137E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1635. 6.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 18.6MTRS [LAT] IN 5342.750N, 0613.093E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1911 BY GERMANIAWERFT, KIEL. TORPEDOED IN ERROR BY U 22. 26 LIVES LOST. (DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE) [BUT SEE ALSO 29046] .

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FAQ

Where is the HMS E-26 wreck located?

The HMS E-26 wreck is located at coordinates 53 42.748 N,6 13.107 E.

How deep is the HMS E-26 and where exactly is it located?

The HMS E-26 lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 42.748 N,6 13.107 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS E-26?

The seabed around the HMS E-26 lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HMS E-26 sink?

The HMS E-26 sank on Jan 21, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS E-26 discovered?

The wreck of the HMS E-26 was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HMS E-26 belong to?

The HMS E-26 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the HMS E-26?

The HMS E-26 had a tonnage of 636 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS E-26?

The HMS E-26 is classified as a submarine.