Edith Owen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Edith owen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.014 N,4 32.57 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.433567
  • Longitude: -4.542833
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDITH OWEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.5 m
Width 8 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 497
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1879
Original Detection Year 1879
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1282/76/50 23.8.76 H1282/76/50 23.8.76 WK REPD ON COAL ROCK. BELIEVED TO BE THE EDITH OWEN. POSN APPROX 512600N, 043230W. (A NEWTON, SUB AQUA DIVER). FOR FILING ONLY. 10.3.14 10.3.14 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1864 BY MARSHAL, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J ELLIS, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, 4 CYLINDER COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BRISTOL FOR LIVERPOOL. STRANDED AND LOST IN NE FORCE 1. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the EDITH OWEN wreck located?

The EDITH OWEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.014 N,4 32.57 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EDITH OWEN?

The seabed around the EDITH OWEN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the EDITH OWEN sink?

The EDITH OWEN sank on Jan 27, 1879.

When was the wreck of the EDITH OWEN discovered?

The wreck of the EDITH OWEN was discovered in 1879.

What country did the EDITH OWEN belong to?

The EDITH OWEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EDITH OWEN carrying?

The EDITH OWEN was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EDITH OWEN?

The EDITH OWEN had a tonnage of 497 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDITH OWEN?

The EDITH OWEN is classified as a steam ship.

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