King Edward Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
King edward Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 25 N,25 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.416667
  • Longitude: -25.333333
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KING EDWARD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5224
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 19, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck King Edward is located in the North Atlantic Ocean at coordinates 47 25 N, 25 20 W. This historic underwater obstruction was recorded as having sunk in approximately 47 35 N, 25 20 W according to wartime standard ship records. The site is currently classified as non-charted for navigation and remains a significant underwater wreck of interest.

Surveying Details

12.5.72 12.5.72 SANK IN 473500N, 252000W APPROX. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY WORKMAN, CLARK & CO. LAID DOWN AS WAR TERRIER AND COMPLETED AS GORALA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KING LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP FOR 11.5 KNOTS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK WHILE IN CONVOY. 23 MEN LOSSED. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 25 N,25 20 W
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FAQ

Where is the KING EDWARD wreck located?

The KING EDWARD wreck is located at coordinates 47 25 N,25 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KING EDWARD?

The seabed around the KING EDWARD lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the KING EDWARD sink?

The KING EDWARD sank on Dec 27, 1942.

When was the wreck of the KING EDWARD discovered?

The wreck of the KING EDWARD was discovered in 1942.

What country did the KING EDWARD belong to?

The KING EDWARD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KING EDWARD?

The KING EDWARD had a tonnage of 5224 tons.

What type of wreck is the KING EDWARD?

The KING EDWARD is classified as a steam ship.

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