Edith (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Edith (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 44.917 N,0 49.973 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.748617
  • Longitude: 0.832883
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDITH (POSSIBLY)
Type smack
Flag GB
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 8
Tonnage 55
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1881
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 28 MILES E BY N OF SPURN PT OR 534500N, 005000E APPROX. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). H4465/81 17.11.83 H4465/81 17.11.83 LOCATED IN 534454N, 005005E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. CLOSE ADJACENT TO PIPELINE TO NORTH. NO E/S ON-TOP OBTAINED. GEN DEPTH 27.3MTRS. SMALL CONTACT, APPARENTLY DEBRIS WITH NO HEIGHT, LYING OVER AREA APPROX 25 X 8MTRS, (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). INS AS FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 5, 2002

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH FV ROSE.

General Comments

DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the EDITH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EDITH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 44.917 N,0 49.973 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EDITH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EDITH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the EDITH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EDITH (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 17, 1881.

When was the wreck of the EDITH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EDITH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1881.

What country did the EDITH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EDITH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EDITH (POSSIBLY)?

The EDITH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 55 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDITH (POSSIBLY)?

The EDITH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a smack.

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