Edam Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Edam ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.368 N,3 58.994 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.056133
  • Longitude: -3.983233
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDAM II
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 100 m
Width 12.6 m
Sonar Length 102
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 12
Tonnage 3130
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1895
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 CONTACT IN 500318N, 035906W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). SONAR CONTACT. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, AUBD 302/46). H3110/72 8.1.73 H3110/72 8.1.73 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN SANDWAVE AREA IN 500321.0N, 035857.5W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD FIRM E/S TRACE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65 IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). CHART AS WK 65MTRS IN 500321N, 035857W. NC 1613. H2063/82 25.1.85 H2063/82 25.1.85 EXAM'D BY HMS FAWN 17.7.84 IN 500325N, 035852W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. LYING 030/210DEGS. WELL DEFINED LARGE WK, POSSIBLY PARTIALLY BURIED. (HMS HECATE, 5.12.84). CHART AS WK 61MTRS IN HMS HECATE'S 1972 HIFIX POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 14.4.05 HH091/059/01 14.4.05 EXAM'D 6.7.04 IN 5003.368N, 0358.994W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 64.3 IN GEN DEPTH 70.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 102MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 012/292 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 64MTRS. BR STD. 3.9.07 3.9.07 WK IS UPRIGHT WITH BOWS N. FOC'S'E HAS COLLAPSED AND IS A TANGLE OF WRECKAGE. FWD CARGO HATCH IS INTACT BUT MUCH OF THIS AREA APPEARS TO BE FILLED WITH SAND. THE PORT HULL HERE IS ONLY 0.5MTRS HIGH. THE ENTIRE STBD SIDE HAS COLLAPSED INWARDS, BREAKING THE FRAMES NEAR THE STERN AND PART COVERING THE ENGINE, PROP SHAFT AND STBD BOILER. PORT BOILER STANDS ON END AS DOES THE DONKEY BOILER. MORE TANGLED WRECKAGE LIES JUST FWD OF THE BOILERS. THE AFTER CARGO HATCH CAN ALSO BE SEEN AND JUST FWD OF THIS THE HUGE ENGINE LIES ON ITS PORT SIDE. STERN RISES TO 69MTRS AT ITS HIGHEST POINT, WHICH HAS ALSO COLLAPSED TO PORT. PROP LIES ON THE SEABED. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY THE BUILDER'S PLATE. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMBOAOT MIJ. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N A S M (HOLLAND-AMERIKA LINE). COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 500HP. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR ROTTERDAM. THIS WAS THE FIRST STEEL-HULLED VESSEL TO BE CONSTRUCTED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. (N R CHIPCHASE).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOW & STBD SIDE COLLAPSED, BOWS N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 3.368 N,3 58.994 W
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FAQ

Where is the EDAM II wreck located?

The EDAM II wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.368 N,3 58.994 W.

How deep is the EDAM II and where exactly is it located?

The EDAM II lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.368 N,3 58.994 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EDAM II?

The seabed around the EDAM II lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the EDAM II sink?

The EDAM II sank on Sep 19, 1895.

When was the wreck of the EDAM II discovered?

The wreck of the EDAM II was discovered in 1945.

What country did the EDAM II belong to?

The EDAM II belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the EDAM II?

The EDAM II had a tonnage of 3130 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDAM II?

The EDAM II is classified as a steam ship.

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