Eminent (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Eminent (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 29.634 N,5 33.327 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.493900
- Longitude: -5.555450
|
| Wreck Depth |
65 m
|
| Water Depth |
71 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
EMINENT (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
BE |
| Sonar Length |
16.6 |
| Sonar Width |
5.3 |
| Shadow Height |
5.3 |
| Orientation |
5 |
| Tonnage |
500 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 15, 1941
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1969 |
| Last Detection Year |
2010 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 1, 2011 |
Surveying Details
H0894/41 19.8.41 H0894/41 19.8.41 NDW PA IN 512900N, 052900W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1960/41. H805/63 14.11.68 H805/63 14.11.68 EXAM'D 27.4.68 IN 512940N, 053312W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH IN GEN DEPTH 230FT. SCOUR 235FT. SEABED SAND AND SHINGLE. A GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS HYDRA, HI 20/68). AMEND TO WK 36FMS IN NEW POSN. BR STD. 6.4.72 6.4.72 AMEND TO WK 66MTRS. NC 1478. H5001/72 3.7.79 H5001/72 3.7.79 EXAM'D 6.12.78 IN 512937N, 053316W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 68-71MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. APPROX 50MTRS LONG, LYING E/W. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (HMS HECATE, HI 33A/78). AMEND TO WK 64MTRS. 1.12.11 1.12.11 LOCATED 2.6.10 IN 5129.634N, 0533.327W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.71 IN GEN DEPTH 71.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 16.6MTRS, WIDTH 5.3MTRS, HT 5.29MTRS. LIES 005/185 WITH BOWS N. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. A SECOND PART WITH LENGTH 24.5MTRS, WIDTH 6.9MTRS, HT 1.8MTRS LIES 35MTRS E. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). AMEND WK 65MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
MINED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 29.634 N,5 33.327 W
Eminent (Probably) on Wreck Map
Eminent (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the EMINENT (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The EMINENT (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.634 N,5 33.327 W.
How deep is the EMINENT (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The EMINENT (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.634 N,5 33.327 W.
How deep is the seabed around the EMINENT (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the EMINENT (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 71 meters deep.
When did the EMINENT (PROBABLY) sink?
The EMINENT (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 15, 1941.
When was the wreck of the EMINENT (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the EMINENT (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1969.
What country did the EMINENT (PROBABLY) belong to?
The EMINENT (PROBABLY) belonged to BE.
What was the tonnage of the EMINENT (PROBABLY)?
The EMINENT (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 500 tons.
What type of wreck is the EMINENT (PROBABLY)?
The EMINENT (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
BROKEN UP, PORTIONS LIE CLOSE E