E-13 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
E-13 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.751 N,5 25.011 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.245850
  • Longitude: -5.416850
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name E-13
Type military vessel
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1947
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2011

Surveying Details

H7666/46 CHART AS DW IN 501230N, 052737W, WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE NE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 4015/46. H7666/46 25.2.47 AMEND BUOY TO G CONL LT BUOY GPFL(3)G.10S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 476/47. H7666/46 21.7.47 AMEND POSN TO 501448N, 052454W AND DELETE LT BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1677/47. 6.10.69 TRIPLE S DIVING SERVICES 23 DOVEHOUSE LANE SOLIHULL WORKS APPLYING FOR PURCHASE. H7666/46 3.11.69 SANK IN 501230N 052737W AND SUBSEQUENTLY RAISED IN 1947 AND DROPPED IN PRESENT POSN 501448N 052454W. 16.12.69 VESSEL WAS SCUTTLED ON 8.5.47 & WAS DESCRIBED AS BEING IN BAD SHAPE. THE STARBOARD SIDE BEING STOVED IN AND PART OF TORPEDO TUBE MISSING. H2326/75 22.9.76 WK IN 501442.5N, 052456.5W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 1976). BR STD. 4.5.78 AMEND POSN TO 501443N, 052457W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. H3403/79 21.5.79 NOT SEARCHED FOR BECAUSE OF DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS IN VICINITY OF THE STONES. (HMS HECATE, HI 13/78). NCA. 26.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5014.751N, 0525.011W. BA 1168 [3RD EDN, JULY '02]. 15.12.11 NOT LOCATED 31.1.11 USING M/B & MAGNETOMTER. SEABED ROCK. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED UNDER TOW BY EMPIRE MARTHA TO PEMBROKE DOCK FOR SHIP TARGET TRIALS AT PEMBREY WAS SUBSEQUENTLY RAISED IN 1947 AND SCUTTLED IN DIFFERENT POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the E-13 wreck located?

The E-13 wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.751 N,5 25.011 W.

How deep is the seabed around the E-13?

The seabed around the E-13 lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the E-13 sink?

The E-13 sank on May 8, 1947.

When was the wreck of the E-13 discovered?

The wreck of the E-13 was discovered in 1947.

What country did the E-13 belong to?

The E-13 belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the E-13?

The E-13 is classified as a military vessel.

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