E & C (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
E & c (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 19.641 N,2 48.943 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.327350
  • Longitude: 2.815717
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name E & C (POSSIBLY)
Type smack
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Sonar Length 8
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 0.8
Orientation 178
Tonnage 60
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2014

Surveying Details

PREVIOUS TO 10.1926 WK IN 521505N, 024550E. (?DR FOWLER'S BOOK). H4282/26 14.10.26 AMENDED TO NDW (1915)(PA). H3449/61 2.11.61 NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT, 1961). DELETED. H8169/68 9.1.69 NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, ROS DTD 29.11.68). H1939/80 4.5.82 SMALL WK EXAM'D 23.9.81 IN 521939N, 024854E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.8 IN GEN DEPTH 48.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH HT 2.2MTRS. LYING NE/SW. SONAR LENGTH 21.3MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 8). BR STD. HH090/910/01 5.12.00 EXAM'D 6.7.00 IN 5219.641N, 0248.943E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.7 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 8MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.8MTRS. LIES 178/358 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL AREA OF BROKEN AND WELL BURIED WRECKAGE. (GARDLINE, HI 910). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2014/000110702 17.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1424). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY CHARGES.

General Comments

SMALL AREA OF WELL BURIED WRECKAGE

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FAQ

Where is the E & C (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The E & C (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 19.641 N,2 48.943 E.

How deep is the E & C (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The E & C (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 52 19.641 N,2 48.943 E.

How deep is the seabed around the E & C (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the E & C (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the E & C (POSSIBLY) sink?

The E & C (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 3, 1915.

When was the wreck of the E & C (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the E & C (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1926.

What country did the E & C (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The E & C (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the E & C (POSSIBLY)?

The E & C (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 60 tons.

What type of wreck is the E & C (POSSIBLY)?

The E & C (POSSIBLY) is classified as a smack.

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