Egret Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Egret Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.41 N,0 35.43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.273500
  • Longitude: 0.590500
Wreck Depth 11.02 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EGRET
Type steam ship
Flag RU
Length 106.7 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 108.23
Sonar Width 28.28
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 236
Tonnage 4055
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2020

Surveying Details

H882/17 28.1.17 SUNK IN 531600N, 003550E WITH TWO MASTS SHOWING. (TH). - FNM 306/17. H3849/18 26.8.18 NOT FOUND. (VAEC). 10.4.24 AMEND TO DW. NE 1190. H4729 1.2.63 WK LOCATED IN 531621N, 003530E USING TWO-RANGE DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 60FT. (HMS ECHO). H4729/62 16.6.63 SWEPT CLEAR AT 32FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 58FT. SCOUR 2FT DEEP. FAINT SONAR CONTACT. (HMS ECHO, 16.6.63). AMEND TO SW 5FMS 2FT. - NM 1394/63. 26.11.74 AMEND TO SW 9.5 MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/593/01 20.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2020/000024045 31.01.2020 WK LOCATED 28.1.2020; IN 5316.407N, 0035.418E [WGD]. 110MTRS SHIFT FROM PREV POSN. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.46MTRS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1675_H102_006). AMEND TO DW 13.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2020/0000180469 4.8.20 EXMN'D 27.2.20 IN 5316.410N, 0035.430E [WGD]. LEAST WC DEPTH 11 MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 17 MTRS, LENGTH 108 MTRS, WIDTH 28 MTRS, HEIGHT 6 MTRS, ORIENTATION 236 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1675). AMEND DW 11 MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

EX-CYNTHIANA. BUILT IN 1905 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WEST RUSSIAN SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 291HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENG WORKS, WEST HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE ARCHANGEL FOR LONDON. CARGO TIMBER. STRUCK FLOATING CONACT MINE LAID BY UC-26. VESSEL WAS ON GOVERNMENT SERVICE UNDER THE RUSSIAN FLAG.

General Comments

UK NM 4445/20

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FAQ

Where is the EGRET wreck located?

The EGRET wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.41 N,0 35.43 E.

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

The EGRET lies at a depth of about 11.02 meters and is located at coordinates 53 16.41 N,0 35.43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EGRET?

The seabed around the EGRET lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the EGRET sink?

The EGRET sank on Jan 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EGRET discovered?

The wreck of the EGRET was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EGRET belong to?

The EGRET belonged to RU.

What cargo was the EGRET carrying?

The EGRET was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the EGRET?

The EGRET had a tonnage of 4055 tons.

What type of wreck is the EGRET?

The EGRET is classified as a steam ship.

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