Eden Force Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Eden force Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 23.13 N,3 15.222 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.385500
- Longitude: -3.253700
|
| Wreck Depth |
5.08 m
|
| Water Depth |
10 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
EDEN FORCE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
63 |
| Sonar Width |
22.9 |
| Shadow Height |
5.2 |
| Orientation |
124 |
| Tonnage |
863 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 10, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
6,8,4 |
| Scour Dimensions |
194.9,,1.18,069.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 21, 2018 |
Surveying Details
H01120/40 4.1.41 DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 512306N, 031512W. (FOIC CARDIFF). - NM 129/41. H01120/40 3.3.44 LIES IN POSN 157 DEG, 3.8C FROM W BREAKSEA LTV. LEAST DEPTH 25FT. (FOIC CARDIFF, 2.3.44). NCA YET. H2897/69 12.3.69 EXAM'D 23.10.68 IN 512305N, 031512W USING HSA. DRIFT SWEPT, CLEAR AT 15, FOUL AT 16FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17 IN GEN DEPTH 37FT. VERY POOR SONAR CONTACT. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 599/68). - FNM 39/69 & NE 1182. H3942/88 24.1.90 EXAM'D 2.8.89 IN 512306N, 031509W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 4.7, FOUL AT 5.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.8 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 300/120DEG. IN ONE PIECE APPARENTLY DISINTEGRATING WITH AN AREA OF DEBRIS TO THE SW. TURBULENCE SEEN AROUND THE WK. (LAND & MARINE ENGINEERING LTD, HI 464). BR STD. 31.7.06 EUT POSN: 5123.129N, 0315.225W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04]. SEP 2018/000204444 30.1.18 EXAM'D 30.1.18 IN 5123.130N, 0315.222W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.08 IN GEN DEPTH 10.59MTRS.LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 22.9MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS. ORIENTATION 124/304 DEGS. WRECK IS SURROUNDED BY SCOUR BUT HAS A DOMINANT SHOALER SCOUR OF LENGTH 194.9MTRS, 1.18MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 069DEGS. WRECK IS CLEARLY DEFINED AND INTACT. (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). AMEND DW 5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
10.12.40 SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (FOIC CARDIFF, 10.12.40).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 23.13 N,3 15.222 W
Eden Force on Wreck Map
Eden Force Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the EDEN FORCE wreck located?
The EDEN FORCE wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.13 N,3 15.222 W.
How deep is the EDEN FORCE and where exactly is it located?
The EDEN FORCE lies at a depth of about 5.08 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.13 N,3 15.222 W.
How deep is the seabed around the EDEN FORCE?
The seabed around the EDEN FORCE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.
When did the EDEN FORCE sink?
The EDEN FORCE sank on Dec 10, 1940.
When was the wreck of the EDEN FORCE discovered?
The wreck of the EDEN FORCE was discovered in 1940.
What country did the EDEN FORCE belong to?
The EDEN FORCE belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the EDEN FORCE?
The EDEN FORCE had a tonnage of 863 tons.
What type of wreck is the EDEN FORCE?
The EDEN FORCE is classified as a steam ship.