Edenwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Edenwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.535 N,0 54.222 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.675583
  • Longitude: -0.903700
Wreck Depth 13.8 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDENWOOD
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 46
Tonnage 1167
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1939
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H8155/39 3.1.40 INS DW, WITH G CONL LT BUOY GP FL G CLOSE SSW, IN POSN 076DEG, 1.89 M FROM NAB TWR. - FNM 2928/39. 23.1.40 NO SALVAGE OPERATIONS TO BE UNDERTAKEN. (DOCKET M0331/40). H8155/39 13.8.40 NOW CHARTED AS DW WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE SSW [LIGHT ON BUOY EXTINGUISHED]. - NM 2010/40. H8155/39 26.4.44 AMEND TO WK 2FMS 4FT. - NM 898/44. H8155/39 6.4.45 AMEND BUOY POSN TO 077DEG, 1.8MILES FROM NAB TWR. - NM 970/45. H8155/39 21.11.45 LEAST E/S DEPTH 37FT. 36FT PATCHES FOUND ABOUT 0.5 MILE E OF SITE AND A DEPTH OF 38FT CHARTED CLOSE N. IN VIEW OF THIS IT IS PROPOSED TO DISCONTINUE FURTHER DISPERSAL. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 26.10.45). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 1FT. - NM 3706/45. H8155/39 20.8.48 SWEPT CLEAR AT 39FT IN POSN 076.5DEGS, 1.87 MILES FROM NAB TWR. FOULED AT 40FT. (HMS GULNARE, 16.7.48). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 3FT. - NM 1855/48. H5808/55 28.3.66 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 1FT [LAT]. NC 2050. H3378/66 23.4.70 EXAM'D 25.7.69 IN 504031N, 005409W [OGB] USING HSA. DECCA USED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. WK LIES IN SHALLOW SCOUR CLOSE SW OF A NATURAL HUMP IN SEABED, LEAST DEPTH OF WHICH IS 11.9MTRS. ANOTHER OBSTN, LEAST DEPTH 13MTRS, LIES 1.9 CABLES NE OF WK. (SCES, H525, 25.7.69). BR STD. 28.3.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 11.5MTRS. NC 2045. H2135/73 14.3.74 POSN AND LEAST DEPTH [14.2MTRS] CONFIRMED. DEPTHS OF 13.6 AND 13MTRS LIE CLOSE E AND CLOSE NNE, RESPECTIVELY. (SCES, R-OF-S, 4.1.74). NCA. H4824/75 14.2.78 EXAM'D 27.7.77 IN 504030N, 005408W [OGB] USING SEAFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.8 IN GEN DEPTH 14.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15.2MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 46MTRS AND AT MOST PROJECTS 0.6MTRS ABOVE GEN DEPTH. GUARDED BY NATURAL HUMPS CLOSE SSE AND BY GENERALLY LESSER DEPTHS TO NE. (SCES). AMEND TO WK 13.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/S. H3847/86 22.3.89 NOT LOCATED DURING BASIC AREA SEARCH. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 366). NCA. SEP2020/000036549 24.02.20 EXAM'D 21.10.18; NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2018). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1561). AMEND TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 24, 2020

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT ANCHOR FOLLOWING A COLLISION INVOLVING HMS DERBYSHIRE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 40.535 N,0 54.222 W
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FAQ

Where is the EDENWOOD wreck located?

The EDENWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.535 N,0 54.222 W.

How deep is the EDENWOOD and where exactly is it located?

The EDENWOOD lies at a depth of about 13.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 40.535 N,0 54.222 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EDENWOOD?

The seabed around the EDENWOOD lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the EDENWOOD sink?

The EDENWOOD sank on Dec 25, 1939.

When was the wreck of the EDENWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the EDENWOOD was discovered in 1939.

What country did the EDENWOOD belong to?

The EDENWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EDENWOOD carrying?

The EDENWOOD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EDENWOOD?

The EDENWOOD had a tonnage of 1167 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDENWOOD?

The EDENWOOD is classified as a motor vessel.

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