Egda (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Egda (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 12.769 N,5 48.658 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.212817
  • Longitude: -5.810967
Wreck Depth 80.6 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EGDA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 95.7 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 91.24
Sonar Width 14.77
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 6
Tonnage 2527
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 198.3,,000.3,019/199
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1918 POSN GIVEN AS PA 521200N, 054700W. INS AS NDW 91918) ON CHARTS. AUBD 319/153 19.1.45 POSN 521118N, 054600W. (EG 21). H3058/53 18.5.53 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1410. 24.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 40FMS. NE 1410. 31.5.73 AMEND POSN TO 521200N, 054700W. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NE 1410. 4.5.78 AMEND TO USCPA 68MTRS. NC 1178. H1950/76 10.11.80 EXAM'D 21.11.79 IN 521245N, 054836W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 83 IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.5MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 100MTRS, LYING NE/SW. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). INS AS WK 80MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5212.777N, 0548.692W. RSDRA2024000007640 18.01.24 EXAM'D 29.10.23 LOCATED IN 5212.769N 0548.658W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 80.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. LENGTH 91.2MTRS, WIDTH 14.8MTRS, HT 7.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 006/186 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 198.3MTRS, DEPTH 0.3MTRS TOWARDS 019 DEGS. WRECK IS DETERIORATED ALBEIT STRUCTURALLY INTACT (RV TOM CREAN, INFOMAR, VIA O MCMANUS, MARINE INSTITUTE, IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 04.01.24) AMEND WRECK 80.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2024

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-110 (WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the EGDA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EGDA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 12.769 N,5 48.658 W.

How deep is the EGDA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EGDA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 80.6 meters and is located at coordinates 52 12.769 N,5 48.658 W.

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

The seabed around the EGDA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the EGDA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EGDA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 7, 1918.

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

The wreck of the EGDA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the EGDA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EGDA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the EGDA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EGDA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EGDA (POSSIBLY)?

The EGDA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2527 tons.

What type of wreck is the EGDA (POSSIBLY)?

The EGDA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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