Hmsm E18 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Hmsm e18 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 57.22 N,21 27.64 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.953667
  • Longitude: 21.460667
Wreck Depth 53.1 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HMSM E18
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 807
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2009
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The historic wreck of the British submarine HMSM E18 lies at coordinates 58 57.22 N, 21 27.64 E on the seabed of the Baltic Sea. Located at a general depth of 53 to 57 meters, the wreck was officially surveyed in 2009 and examined via ROV. The submarine structure lies on an orientation of 082/262 degrees. This underwater site is recognized as a historic wreck and is protected as a naval heritage site.

Surveying Details

8.7.10 LOCATED IN 2009 BY SWEDISH SURVEY VESSEL. EXAMINED BY ROV. (WIKI). 8.7.10 LIES IN 5857.2172N, 2127.6101E [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. LIES 082/262 DEGS. (A MCKELVIE, NAVAL HERITAGE, EMAIL DTD 7.7.10). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 19.7.10 E-18'S FAMILIES GROUP HAVE REQUESTED THAT POSN NOT BE PUBLICISED. (P MACDONALD, NAVAL HERITAGE, EMAIL DTD 14.7.10). AMEND CINC. NCA. SEP 2014/000212013 8.10.14 HISTORIC WK 53.1MTRS IN 5857.22N, 2127.64E [WGD]. (ESTONIAN NM 10/156/14). - NM 4897/14.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY VICKERS. 2 X 1600 BHP OIL ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT FOR 15.25 KNOTS SURFACED. SUBMERGED SPEED 9.75 KNOTS. 2 X 18 INCH BOW TUBES, 2 X 18 INCH BEAM TUBES, 1 X 18 INCH STERN TUBE (10 TORPEDOES). 1 X 12 PDR DECK GUN. SUNK, PROBABLY BY MINE. CREW OF 31 LOST. (WIKI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMSM E18 wreck located?

The HMSM E18 wreck is located at coordinates 58 57.22 N,21 27.64 E.

How deep is the HMSM E18 and where exactly is it located?

The HMSM E18 lies at a depth of about 53.1 meters and is located at coordinates 58 57.22 N,21 27.64 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM E18?

The seabed around the HMSM E18 lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMSM E18 discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM E18 was discovered in 2009.

What country did the HMSM E18 belong to?

The HMSM E18 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM E18?

The HMSM E18 had a tonnage of 807 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM E18?

The HMSM E18 is classified as a submarine.

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