Hms King Edward Vii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms king edward vii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 42.975 N,4 12.085 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.716250
  • Longitude: -4.201417
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS KING EDWARD VII
Type battleship
Flag GB
Length 138.4 m
Width 23.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 16350
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6512/56 12.12.57 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RE SALVAGE. (CP 63576/57 CP 50064/57) 4.3.70 POSN QUOTED AS 584300N, 041200W. (NHB) 20.12.82 REPORTED FROM A SOURCE THAT VESSEL SANK IN APPROX POSN 15M NNW OF STRATHY PT IN 584300N, 041200W. (LT CDR PARKER, MCM ROUTE SURVEY OFFICER, TELECON 17.12.82). POSN OF 15M NNW OF STRATHY PT PLOTS IN 584700N, 042000W, APPROX. NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. H2925/83 11.1.84 LARGE WK LOCATED IN 584222N, 035334W [OGB], BELIEVED TO BE THIS VESSEL. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 204). SEE [946]. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 IN DEVONPORT DOCKYARD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 18,000 IHP. BABCOCK BOILERS. 4 X 12INCH, 4 X 9.2INCH & TEN 6INCH GUNS. PASSAGE SCAPA FLOW FOR BELFAST. STRUCK A MINE IN MINEFIELD LAID BY GERMAN RAIDER MOEWE ACROSS W ENTRANCE OF PENTLAND FIRTH. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK 9 HOURS LATER AFTER BEING ABANDONED BY ENTIRE SHIP'S COMPANY. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS KING EDWARD VII wreck located?

The HMS KING EDWARD VII wreck is located at coordinates 58 42.975 N,4 12.085 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KING EDWARD VII?

The seabed around the HMS KING EDWARD VII lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the HMS KING EDWARD VII sink?

The HMS KING EDWARD VII sank on Jan 6, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS KING EDWARD VII discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KING EDWARD VII was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS KING EDWARD VII belong to?

The HMS KING EDWARD VII belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS KING EDWARD VII?

The HMS KING EDWARD VII had a tonnage of 16350 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS KING EDWARD VII?

The HMS KING EDWARD VII is classified as a battleship.

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