Eastern Prince Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eastern prince Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 47.271 N,4 3.656 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.787850
  • Longitude: -4.060933
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EASTERN PRINCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.1 m
Draught 6.6
Sonar Length 128
Sonar Width 29.5
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 142
Tonnage 2885
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H7317/53 19.11.53 H7317/53 19.11.53 AN OLD WRECK BADLY DAMAGED IN 494714N, 040333W. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 1953). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. H3110/72 9.1.73 H3110/72 9.1.73 SCATTERED WRECKAGE LOCATED IN 494713.7N, 040333.4W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD FIRM E/S TRACE IN FLAT BOTTOM AREA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. SEABED FINE SAND, SMALL GRAVEL & BROKEN SHELL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). AMENDED TO WK 69.0MTRS IN 494714N, 040333W [OGB]. BR STD. H4551/76 5.1.77 H4551/76 5.1.77 AN OLD VESSEL OF ABOUT 7000 TONS DEADWEIGHT LOCATED IN 494712N, 040340W. VESSEL HAS A FLUSH UPPER DECK, SECOND DECK THROUGHOUT AND HAS FOUR CARGO HATCHES ESTIMATED ABOUT 24 X 16FT. BEAMS ARE EXPOSED WITH HEAVY DAMAGE RIGHT FORWARD. AN OLD TYPE GUN IS MOUNTED ON THE STERN POSSIBLY DATING THE SINKING OF THE SHIP TO THE 1914-18 WAR. VESSEL LIES HEADED TRUE SOUTH, UPRIGHT ON A SAND BOTTOM IN 41FMS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 30.11.76, SURVEYED IN 1953). NCA. HH100/351/16 25.1.01 HH100/351/16 25.1.01 DIVED IN 4947.23N, 0403.55W [WGD] USING GPS. UPRIGHT, BOWS S. FOUR CARGO HATCHES ESTIMATED TO BE 24FT BY 16FT. TWO BOILERS STAND PROUD. BOW VERY SMASHED AND BROKEN. BRIDGE SECTION IS MISSING. IDENTIFIED BY PORCELAIN DISPLAYING THE PRINCE LINE CREST. (L BISHOP). AMEND IDENTITY. NCA. HH091/059/01 22.11.05 HH091/059/01 22.11.05 EXAM'D 29.9.04 IN 4947.271N, 0403.656W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.0 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 128MTRS, WIDTH 29.5MTRS, HT 5.0MTRS. LIES 142/322 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL DEGRADED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO OF SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PRINCE LINE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 383 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE LTD, OF SUNDERLAND. PASSSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR LONDON. GENERAL CARGO. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U62. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SE, WELL COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 47.271 N,4 3.656 W
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FAQ

Where is the EASTERN PRINCE wreck located?

The EASTERN PRINCE wreck is located at coordinates 49 47.271 N,4 3.656 W.

How deep is the EASTERN PRINCE and where exactly is it located?

The EASTERN PRINCE lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 49 47.271 N,4 3.656 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EASTERN PRINCE?

The seabed around the EASTERN PRINCE lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the EASTERN PRINCE sink?

The EASTERN PRINCE sank on Aug 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EASTERN PRINCE discovered?

The wreck of the EASTERN PRINCE was discovered in 1953.

What country did the EASTERN PRINCE belong to?

The EASTERN PRINCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EASTERN PRINCE carrying?

The EASTERN PRINCE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EASTERN PRINCE?

The EASTERN PRINCE had a tonnage of 2885 tons.

What type of wreck is the EASTERN PRINCE?

The EASTERN PRINCE is classified as a steam ship.

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