Eastern Prince Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eastern prince Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 41.339 N,4 9.034 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.688983
  • Longitude: -4.150567
Water Depth 87 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 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2885
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2001

Surveying Details

SUNK 30M S 0.75 W FROM EDDYSTONE. (BMVS). H2537/28 H2537/28 NOT CHARTED. H3110/72 9.1.73 H3110/72 9.1.73 LOCATED IN 494117.5N, 040858.4W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. POOR SONAR CONTACT AND E/S TRACE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 69 IN GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. SEABED OF SAND, SMALL GRAVEL, PEBBLES & BROKEN SHELL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). CHART AS WK 69MTRS [38FMS] IN 494118N, 040858W. BR STD. H4514/76 27.5.77 H4514/76 27.5.77 NOTHING FOUND IN POSN QUOTED BY HMS HECATE. BOTH E/S & MAGNETOMETER USED. LOCATION CONSIDERED DOUBTFUL. (T ALLEN, 1.5.77). NCA. H4514/76 10.5.77 H4514/76 10.5.77 AFTER STUDYING THE E/S TRACES RENDERED BY HMS HECATE IN 1972 IT IS CONSIDERED THAT THE WRECK IS A NATURAL FEATURE SURROUNDED BY FISH. LEAST DEPTH 75MTRS (FISH 6MTRS HIGH OVER IT) IN GEN DEPTH OF 87MTRS. AMEND CHARTS TO SHOAL SOUNDING 75MTRS (ROCK) IN DUE COURSE. (WRECKS OFFICER, 10.5.77). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH091/059/01 11.11.05 HH091/059/01 11.11.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 30M S 0.75 W OF THE EDDYSTONE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEWPORT NEWS TO LONDON. 5 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the EASTERN PRINCE wreck located?

The EASTERN PRINCE wreck is located at coordinates 49 41.339 N,4 9.034 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EASTERN PRINCE?

The seabed around the EASTERN PRINCE lies at approximately 87 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 1917.

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 chemicals,metal: concentrate and products.

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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