Egholm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Egholm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 49.999 N,1 52.096 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.833317
  • Longitude: -1.868267
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EGHOLM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.4 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1317
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2002

Surveying Details

H067/45 26.2.45 DETAILS OF SINKING. (CINC ROSYTH, SIGNAL DTD 26.2.45). AUBD/311/3 23.5.60 2555000N, 015612W. LENGTH 240FT, HT 30FT. (EG 30 7.4.45). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 555000N, 015200W. (WW2SL). 6.6.72 INS AS NDWPA. LC 1192. H4622/72 14.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 160. H4271/71 3.8.77 AMEND TO USCPA 40MTRS. BR STD. HH090/944/01 17.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2022000214078 3.10.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1711). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1945, SUNK BY TORPEDO-FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF ST ABB'S HD WHILST EN-ROUTE LEITH TO LIVERPOOL. EMPLOYED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. (ELLERMAN'S WILSON LINE). (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the EGHOLM wreck located?

The EGHOLM wreck is located at coordinates 55 49.999 N,1 52.096 W.

How deep is the EGHOLM and where exactly is it located?

The EGHOLM lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 55 49.999 N,1 52.096 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EGHOLM?

The seabed around the EGHOLM lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the EGHOLM sink?

The EGHOLM sank on Feb 25, 1945.

When was the wreck of the EGHOLM discovered?

The wreck of the EGHOLM was discovered in 1945.

What country did the EGHOLM belong to?

The EGHOLM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EGHOLM?

The EGHOLM had a tonnage of 1317 tons.

What type of wreck is the EGHOLM?

The EGHOLM is classified as a steam ship.

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