Editor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Editor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.799 N,4 40.802 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.279983
  • Longitude: -4.680033
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDITOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1701
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1897
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2015

Surveying Details

H1248/70 3.7.70 MAY BE WK FOUND LYING ON ROCKY SEABED 3-4FT HIGH, OVERALL LENGTH 70FT, BREADTH 15FT. (J G LONGWORTH, 1.7.70). NCA. H1248/70 29.9.70 REPD IN 531700N, 044100W. WRECKAGE LYING FAIRLY FLAT IN THREE SMALL BAYS, IN 30-50FT OF WATER. (E HUTTER, 16.9.70). NCA. H1280/77/24 24.1.77 REPD IN 531700N, 044110W. (M SMITH, 13.1.77). 19.3.82 LIES WELL BROKEN UP BETWEEN THE FANGS AND TIDE RIP ROCK IN 531647N, 044044W. SEVERAL LARGE SECTIONS: DOUBLE BOTTOM, A LARGE ANCHOR, MANY DEAD EYES AND BOILER REMAIN. STANDS UP TO 3MTRS HIGH. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 5). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000055076 29.12.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BILT IN 1885 BY M PEARSE & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARENTE SS CO LTD, LIVERPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 170 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PERNAMBUCO FOR LIVERPOOL. STRANDED IN HEAVY WEATHER ON PENRHOS POINT. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the EDITOR wreck located?

The EDITOR wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.799 N,4 40.802 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EDITOR?

The seabed around the EDITOR lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the EDITOR sink?

The EDITOR sank on Mar 22, 1897.

When was the wreck of the EDITOR discovered?

The wreck of the EDITOR was discovered in 1970.

What country did the EDITOR belong to?

The EDITOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EDITOR carrying?

The EDITOR was carrying grain,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the EDITOR?

The EDITOR had a tonnage of 1701 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDITOR?

The EDITOR is classified as a steam ship.

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