King Egbert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
King egbert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 55.127 N,1 30.944 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.918783
  • Longitude: 1.515733
Wreck Depth 15.12 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KING EGBERT
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 122.1 m
Width 16.7 m
Draught 7.2
Sonar Length 170
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 5
Tonnage 4535
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1939
Bottom Texture 7,6,17
Scour Dimensions 090.0,,003.0,150.0
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0243/39 21.12.39 SUNK 4 MILES SW OF HAISBORO LTV. - PFNM 2874/39. H0259/40 14.5.40 POSN 525524N, 013000E. (FOIC YARMOUTH). INS ADW. - NM 1179/40.. H0243/39 11.1.41 LOCATED IN 525530N, 013100E - 090 DEG, 7.2 MILES FROM CROMER LTHO. LEAST DEPTH 6FT IN GEN DEPTH 75FT [LWST]. (TH, 31.10.40). AMEND TO WK 0.25FM IN REVISED POSN. - NM 350/41. H0243/39 11.1.41 INS G CON BUOY, GPFL(3) G, CLOSE E. - TFNM 313/41. H0243/39 7.2.46 WK DISPERSED. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR TO 45FT. POSN 525503N, 013100E OR 354DEG 52MIN, 5.6 MILES FROM HAISBORO CH. (HMS SCOTT, 30.12.45). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 448/46. DELETE BUOY. (THNM 525/46). - NM 775/46. 14.3.73 AMEND TO WK 13.1MTRS {LAT]. NC 106. 29.11.77 AMEND TO SW 13.1MTRS. NE 106 H1952/80 26.1.83 EXAM'D 14.8.82 IN 525506N, 013103E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.8 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5 TO 19MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 3MTRS, LENGTH 200MTRS, BREADTH 75MTRS. LYING 010/190 DEGS. (SOISS, HI22). RETAIN AS SW 13.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH242/550/04 30.11.93 EXAM'D 10.7.93 IN 525506.1N, 013103.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.8, FOUL AT 15.1MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 15.2 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 20.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.8MTRS, LENGTH 115MTRS, BREADTH 30MTRS. BROKEN WK, WITH SCATTERED DEBRIS AROUND, LYING 010/190 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 22). BR STD. SEP 2015/000041896 22.5.15 EXAM'D 19.10.14 IN 5255.127N, 0130.944E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.12MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS, EXTENDS 90MTRS TOWARDS 150 DEGREES. LENGTH 170MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HT 2MTRS. LIES 005/180 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI1427). AMEND DW 15.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED BY KING LINE LTD. SIX CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 489HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR PORT SAID. CARGO COAL. MINED.

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the KING EGBERT wreck located?

The KING EGBERT wreck is located at coordinates 52 55.127 N,1 30.944 E.

How deep is the KING EGBERT and where exactly is it located?

The KING EGBERT lies at a depth of about 15.12 meters and is located at coordinates 52 55.127 N,1 30.944 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KING EGBERT?

The seabed around the KING EGBERT lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the KING EGBERT sink?

The KING EGBERT sank on Dec 12, 1939.

When was the wreck of the KING EGBERT discovered?

The wreck of the KING EGBERT was discovered in 1939.

What country did the KING EGBERT belong to?

The KING EGBERT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KING EGBERT carrying?

The KING EGBERT was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KING EGBERT?

The KING EGBERT had a tonnage of 4535 tons.

What type of wreck is the KING EGBERT?

The KING EGBERT is classified as a motor vessel.

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