Lake Edon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lake edon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.618 N,5 7.598 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.460300
  • Longitude: -5.126633
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAKE EDON
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 85
Sonar Width 25.7
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 160
Tonnage 2371
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK 6M SW OF TREVOSE HEAD. (LL WW1). H2959/73 19.9.73 H2959/73 19.9.73 LOCATED IN 502733N, 050736W USING DECCA. LYING SE/NW, BOWS SE. SCATTERED REMAINS, CAST IRON PROP, ANCHORS. MAX HT 12-14FT. EST. 750-1200TONS IRON CONTENT. E/S DEPTH 75 IN GEN DEPTH 97FT. (E GILES, 18.9.73). CHART AS USC 23MTRS. BR STD. H2959/73 23.7.74 H2959/73 23.7.74 NOW ESTIMATED AT 2000TONS. STATED TO BE LAKE EDEN (?LAKE EDON) BY LOCAL FISHERMEN. NO SIGN OF CARGO - POSSIBLY ALREADY SALVAGED. WK UPRIGHT BUT FLATTENED. GEN HT 8FT WITH DAVITS 11FT; BOILER & ENGINE 10FT & SECOND LOT OF DAVITS 15FT. GOOD VISIBILITY. (E GILES). NFA. H1310/87/38 20.10.87 H1310/87/38 20.10.87 DIVED ON IN 502733N, 050734W. WK HAS COLLAPSED WITH THE PASSAGE OF TIME AND SHOWS DAMAGE TO PORT SIDE. TWO BOILERS AND STEEL PROPELLER FOUND BUT NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION. NO SIGNS OF CARGO. (P CORNISH). HH100/351/04 18.3.91 HH100/351/04 18.3.91 DIVED IN AREA OF 502724N, 050837W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH AT LW ON 27.5.85 WAS 32 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. (R A MAPPLEBECK, 6.1.91). NCA. 23.11.11 23.11.11 LOCATED 14.10.09 IN 5027.618N, 0507.598W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.57 IN GEN DEPTH 34.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 85.0MTRS, WIDTH 25.7MTRS, HT 3.23MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS WITH BOWS NNW. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 326 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM BARRY UNDER SEALED ORDERS. TORPEDOED BY U-107. 18 MEN LOST. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, BOWS NNW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 27.618 N,5 7.598 W
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FAQ

Where is the LAKE EDON wreck located?

The LAKE EDON wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.618 N,5 7.598 W.

How deep is the LAKE EDON and where exactly is it located?

The LAKE EDON lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.618 N,5 7.598 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAKE EDON?

The seabed around the LAKE EDON lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the LAKE EDON sink?

The LAKE EDON sank on Aug 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LAKE EDON discovered?

The wreck of the LAKE EDON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LAKE EDON belong to?

The LAKE EDON belonged to US.

What cargo was the LAKE EDON carrying?

The LAKE EDON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LAKE EDON?

The LAKE EDON had a tonnage of 2371 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAKE EDON?

The LAKE EDON is classified as a steam ship.

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