King Edgar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
King edgar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.146 N,5 35.841 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.885767
  • Longitude: -5.597350
Wreck Depth 63.5 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KING EDGAR
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 115
Sonar Width 21.1
Shadow Height 22.3
Orientation 47
Tonnage 4536
Cargo timber,metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1945
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H0109/45 SONAR CONTACT IN 515312N, 053506W APPROX. LOSS REPD IN SIG FROM FOIC MILFORD. (AUBD 319/15, C IN C WEST APPS) H1270/71 23.12.71 SINKING POSN 520500N, 054200W. SALVAGE CONTRACT BOUGHT BY RISDON BEAZLEY ULRICH HARMS. (DTI LTR NOV 1971) - NCA. 29.8.72 CHARTED AS USC PA 55MTRS IN 515312N, 053506W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 1973. H5223/76 13.7.77 LOCATED IN 515311.501N,053545.325W USING SONAR & HIFIX [2 LOP]. NOT FULLY INVESTIGATED, NO E/S DEPTHS OBTAINED. WK DOES NOT APPEAR TO STAND ABOVE SEABED LEVEL. (HMS HERALD HI 11/77).CHART AS USC 80MTRS. R/S. H2712/75 27.1.78 LOCATED USING E/S, MAGNETOMETER AND DECCA. STANDS APPROX 50FT ABOVE SURROUNDING SEABED. E/S TRACE SUPPLIED. (E. GILES) CHART AS USC 70MTRS. R/S. H1921/80 28.3.80 WK WITH MAST LOCATED IN 515306N, 053552W USING HYDROSEARCH. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64.6 IN GEN DEPTH 89MTRS. DEPTH BY VERTICAL HEIGHT 64.5MTRS, BY SHADOW 74.6MTRS. LYING 039/219 DEG, BOW SW. LENGTH 144.7MTRS, BEAM 26MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG HI 52/80). NCA YET. AWAIT FULL DETAILS. SUBNAV ISSUED. H1921/80 13.6.80 WK LOCATED IN ABOVE POSN USING HF [2 LOP] AND DECCA. (HMS BULLDOG HI 52/80) CHART AS WK 64MTRS - NM 1381/80. SEP 2016/000053290 2.9.16 EXAM'D 14.3.16 IN 5153.146N, 0535.841W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.5MTRS, GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. LENGTH 115MTRS, WIDTH 21.1MTRS, HT 22.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 047/227. WK INTACT, EXCEPT STERN STARTING TO BREAK UP. (MMT, HI 1471 OFF SMALLS TSS). AMEND NDW 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U1307 WHILST EN-ROUTE HALIFAX TO LONDON. (WW2SL) VESSEL WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SUBSEQUENTLY SANK. 4 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the KING EDGAR wreck located?

The KING EDGAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.146 N,5 35.841 W.

How deep is the KING EDGAR and where exactly is it located?

The KING EDGAR lies at a depth of about 63.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 53.146 N,5 35.841 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KING EDGAR?

The seabed around the KING EDGAR lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the KING EDGAR sink?

The KING EDGAR sank on Mar 2, 1945.

When was the wreck of the KING EDGAR discovered?

The wreck of the KING EDGAR was discovered in 1945.

What country did the KING EDGAR belong to?

The KING EDGAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KING EDGAR carrying?

The KING EDGAR was carrying timber,metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the KING EDGAR?

The KING EDGAR had a tonnage of 4536 tons.

What type of wreck is the KING EDGAR?

The KING EDGAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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