Edith Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Edith Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.049 N,3 10.046 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.417483
  • Longitude: -3.167433
Water Depth -5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDITH
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 79
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1909
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2004

Surveying Details

21.4.55 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB. CHARTED POSN OF EDITH EXAMINED ON 21.4.55 NO WRECKAGE OBSERVED IN 500FT RADIUS. ORIGINAL HT OF WK CHARTED AS 3FT BUT HT OF SAND ON CHARTED POSN IS 7FT WITH TWO GULLEYS ABOUT 4FT ABOVE LBD EITHER SIDE OF CHARTED POSN WHICH MAY SCOUR OUT WK. DEPTH 3FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 27.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/10. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN THE ROCK CHANNEL ABOUT 800YDS ABOUT E HALF S (MAG) FROM R2 RED CONL BUOY IN THE LINE OF R2 AND R3 RED CONL BUOYS. CREW OF TWO PICKED UP BY SS CAREW.

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FAQ

Where is the EDITH wreck located?

The EDITH wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.049 N,3 10.046 W.

When did the EDITH sink?

The EDITH sank on Jul 10, 1909.

When was the wreck of the EDITH discovered?

The wreck of the EDITH was discovered in 1909.

What country did the EDITH belong to?

The EDITH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EDITH carrying?

The EDITH was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the EDITH?

The EDITH had a tonnage of 79 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDITH?

The EDITH is classified as a barge.

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