Hms Edinburgh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms edinburgh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		72 4.6 N,35 2.283 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 72.076667
  • Longitude: 35.038050
Water Depth 244 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS EDINBURGH
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 186.8 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 5.2
Orientation 45
Tonnage 10000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1942
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3126/56 9.5.56 POSN 715100N, 351000E. (WRECKS OFFICER DIARY). REQUEST FROM RISDON BEAZLEY RE POSN. GEN DEPTH 137FMS OR 250MTRS. 17.6.77 APPLICATION TO PURCHASE WK FROM ULRICH HARMS OF W GERMANY. H2947/80 16.6.80 DEPT OF TRADE PLACING CONTRACT FOR RECOVERY OF CARGO WITH UK SALVAGE FIRM. (US OF S (RN)/KS/13/3). 10.11.80 REPD TO HAVE BEEN FOUND BY RISDON BEAZLEY, & TO HAVE
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY SWAN HUNTER, WIGHAM RICHARDSON. 3-DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 80,000 SHP FOR 32.5 KNOTS. 12 X 6 INC, 12 X 4 INCH, 4 X 3 POUNDER AND 16 SMALLER GUNS. 6 TORPEDO TUBES. 4 AIRCRAFT. WAS ENGAGED IN CONVOY DUTIES ON MURMANSK ROUTE WHEN SHE WAS DISABLED BY A TORPEDO ATTACK FROM U-456. TAKEN IN TOW BUT DUE TO BAD WEATHER TOW WAS BROKEN. EDINBURGH WAS FUTHER ATTACKED BY TORPEDO FROM GERMAN SUBMARINES & DESTROYERS TWO DAYS LATER & WAS FINALLY SUNK BY HMS FORESIGHT. 57 MEN LOST. (DODS, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the HMS EDINBURGH wreck located?

The HMS EDINBURGH wreck is located at coordinates 72 4.6 N,35 2.283 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS EDINBURGH?

The seabed around the HMS EDINBURGH lies at approximately 244 meters deep.

When did the HMS EDINBURGH sink?

The HMS EDINBURGH sank on May 2, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS EDINBURGH discovered?

The wreck of the HMS EDINBURGH was discovered in 1956.

What country did the HMS EDINBURGH belong to?

The HMS EDINBURGH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS EDINBURGH?

The HMS EDINBURGH had a tonnage of 10000 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS EDINBURGH?

The HMS EDINBURGH is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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