Lake Edon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lake edon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.529 N,3 8.576 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.425483
  • Longitude: -3.142933
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAKE EDON
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2371
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1918
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1943
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 2002

Surveying Details

H648/19 17.1.19 POSN 512530N, 030830W. REPD SUNK IN COLLISION IN MIDDLE POOL, PENARTH ANCHORAGE, TWO CABLES NW OF MIDDLE BUOY. VESSEL REPD AT THE TIME WAS THE USS LAKE ERIC BUT IS THOUGHT TO BE THE LAKE EDON. (SNO CARDIFF, 18.1.19). INS AS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL(1918)(PA). H1907/28 14.11.29 AMEND TO DW(PA). NC 1152. H121/40 25.10.43 DELETE. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM BLOCK.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT 1918 BY AMERICAN SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US SHIPPING BRD. WAS TORPEDOED.

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FAQ

Where is the LAKE EDON wreck located?

The LAKE EDON wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.529 N,3 8.576 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAKE EDON?

The seabed around the LAKE EDON lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the LAKE EDON sink?

The LAKE EDON sank on Aug 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LAKE EDON discovered?

The wreck of the LAKE EDON was discovered in 1919.

What country did the LAKE EDON belong to?

The LAKE EDON belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the LAKE EDON?

The LAKE EDON had a tonnage of 2371 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAKE EDON?

The LAKE EDON is classified as a steam ship.

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