East Wales Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
East wales Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 35.01 N,8 15.67 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.583500
  • Longitude: -8.261167
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EAST WALES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4321
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 26, 2010

Surveying Details

[NO DATE] SUNK 8M S BY W 1/2 W FROM DAUNT ROCK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). GIVES POSN 513500N, 081600W. 13.3.78 INS AS WK USC PA 45MTRS. NC 2049. HH100/351/20 8.8.03 LOCATED IN 5135.01N, 0815.67W [WGD]. (M DENNEHY, FAX DTD 4.2.03). USC RE-ASSESSED. INS AS WK USC 55MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1915 BY W & C DOBSON LTD. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 455HP, 3BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG. CO. LTD., NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EAST WALES SS CO. LTD. PASSAGE FROM NEWPORT. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-57 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. CREW ABANDONED SHIP BUT 3 KILLED. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the EAST WALES wreck located?

The EAST WALES wreck is located at coordinates 51 35.01 N,8 15.67 W.

How deep is the EAST WALES and where exactly is it located?

The EAST WALES lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 51 35.01 N,8 15.67 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EAST WALES?

The seabed around the EAST WALES lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the EAST WALES sink?

The EAST WALES sank on Oct 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EAST WALES discovered?

The wreck of the EAST WALES was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EAST WALES belong to?

The EAST WALES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EAST WALES carrying?

The EAST WALES was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EAST WALES?

The EAST WALES had a tonnage of 4321 tons.

What type of wreck is the EAST WALES?

The EAST WALES is classified as a steam ship.

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