Eastern Sword Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eastern sword Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 7.4 N,58 3.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.123333
  • Longitude: -58.051667
Wreck Depth 4.9 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name EASTERN SWORD
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 100.6 m
Width 14 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 121
Tonnage 3785
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1942
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,003.0,
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 1991

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 8M FROM GEORGETOWN. (DODS). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 71000N, 575800W. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). H02400/42 24.11.42 DW IN 070830N, 580415W. (NOIC BERMUDA). - NM 2560/42. H507/60 2.2.60 LOCATED IN 070724N, 580306W. (HMS VIDAL HN, 1960). AMEND POSN. - NM 241/60. H507/60 9.3.60 EXAM'D 5.2.60 IN 070724N, 580306W USING 2 RANGE DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16FT, FOUL AT 20FT. LEAST E/S 26FT IN GEN DEPTH 62FT. SCOUR 72FT. SEABED GREY MUD. A STREAM OF UP TO 2 KNOTS FLOWS CONSTANTLY BETWEEN W & NW. 4FT SWELL ALWAYS IN EXISTENCE, HENCE CLEARING & FOULING DEPTH GAP. (HMS VIDAL, [K2778]). AMEND TO 2.75FMS. - NM 536/60. H5367/60 12.12.60 WK EXAMINED BY DIVER BUT VISIBILITY NIL. ABOUT 400FT LONG. (HMS VIDAL, LTR DTD 24.10.60). H3629/64 6.11.64 AMEND TO WK 2FMS 4FT. NC 527. H3629/64 2.1.68 AMEND TO WK 4.9MTRS. NC 572. H507/60 20.6.69 AMENDED TO SW 2FMS 4FT ON 527,2687, & SW 4.9MTRS ON 572,517. - NM 1033/69.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1920. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 162, WHILST ON PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR DEMARARA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SWORD SS LINE.

General Comments

LENGTH BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 7 7.4 N,58 3.1 W
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FAQ

Where is the EASTERN SWORD wreck located?

The EASTERN SWORD wreck is located at coordinates 7 7.4 N,58 3.1 W.

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

The EASTERN SWORD lies at a depth of about 4.9 meters and is located at coordinates 7 7.4 N,58 3.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EASTERN SWORD?

The seabed around the EASTERN SWORD lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the EASTERN SWORD sink?

The EASTERN SWORD sank on May 4, 1942.

When was the wreck of the EASTERN SWORD discovered?

The wreck of the EASTERN SWORD was discovered in 1942.

What country did the EASTERN SWORD belong to?

The EASTERN SWORD belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the EASTERN SWORD?

The EASTERN SWORD had a tonnage of 3785 tons.

What type of wreck is the EASTERN SWORD?

The EASTERN SWORD is classified as a steam ship.

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