Edenmore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Edenmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 9 N,2 34.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.150000
  • Longitude: -2.575000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDENMORE
Type schooner
Flag GB
Length 79.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1642
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1909
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2014

Surveying Details

H1310/86/20 7.8.86 NOTHING FOUND DURING GENERAL SEARCH OF THE AREA. (B WINFIELD 26.7.86). 26.3.98 AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 2622. 2.4.05 STATED TO HAVE BEEN WRECKED ON THE ROAN, SE POINT OF PAPA STRONSAY. (SHIPWRECKS OF ORKNEY, SHETLAND & PENTLAND FIRTH, D.M. FERGUSON, 1988) WELL LOOTED BY ISLANDERS, PROBABLY ONLY KEEL & BOTTOM REMAIN. WRECKAGE SUCH AS DECK PLANKING & CHINA STILL COME ASHORE. (DIVE SCOTLAND VOL.III, G RIDLEY, 1992) AMENDED BACK TO LIVE, POSN FOR FILING ONLY AMENDED TO 5909.00N, 0234.50W [EUT]. SEP 2006/000369679 5.9.05 NOT LOCATED. (MMT SURVEY VESSEL PING, HI 1122). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

3.10.09 EX-EDENBALLYMORE. BUILT IN 1890 BY RUSSELL & CO., PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY S.EDENMORE, CO. LTD. AFTER LOADING A GENERAL CARGO, WHICH INCLUDED MACHINERY, FURNITURE, CHEMICALS AND PIANOS, LEFT HAMBURG PASSAGE FOR SYDNEY, NSW, ON 3.10.09. STRUCK ROCKS TO THE E OF PAPA STRONSAY, ORKNEY ISLANDS AND SANK. CREW OF 25 RESCUED. (SIBI). PHOTO OF STRANDED VESSEL. (OFF SCOTLAND). 5.12.1909 RAN AGROUND ON THE ROAN, SE POINT OF PAPA STRONSAY. IN 3 WEEKS FOLLOWING STRANDING 23 PIANOS, 23,000 SLATES AND CHINAWARE WERE RECOVERED. THE EDENMORE WAS COMPLETELY BROKEN UP IN A GALE ON 5.12.1909. PHOTO OF STRANDED VESSEL. (SHIPWRECKS OF ORKNEY, SHETLAND & PENTLAND FIRTH, D.M. FERGUSON)

General Comments

STEEL CONSTRUCTION, FULL-RIGGED SHIP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 9 N,2 34.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the EDENMORE wreck located?

The EDENMORE wreck is located at coordinates 59 9 N,2 34.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EDENMORE?

The seabed around the EDENMORE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the EDENMORE sink?

The EDENMORE sank on Oct 7, 1909.

When was the wreck of the EDENMORE discovered?

The wreck of the EDENMORE was discovered in 1909.

What country did the EDENMORE belong to?

The EDENMORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EDENMORE carrying?

The EDENMORE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EDENMORE?

The EDENMORE had a tonnage of 1642 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDENMORE?

The EDENMORE is classified as a schooner.

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