Martha Edmonds Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Martha edmonds Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 39 N,6 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.650000
  • Longitude: -6.666667
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARTHA EDMONDS
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 182
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1915
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

22.8.75 22.8.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS MIDWAY BETWEEN THE SCILLIES AND USHANT (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14). NCA. 24.4.76 24.4.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 62M WNW OF USHANT. (WW1 BMSL). NCA, POSN 485100N, 063500W FOR FILING ONLY. 28.3.07 28.3.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 4839.00N, 0640.00W. (LLWW1). NCA, AMENDED POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ROUEN FOR SEVILLE. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE U38 MIDWAY BETWEEN THE SCILLIES AND USHANT. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14, WW1 BMSL & LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the MARTHA EDMONDS wreck located?

The MARTHA EDMONDS wreck is located at coordinates 48 39 N,6 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARTHA EDMONDS?

The seabed around the MARTHA EDMONDS lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the MARTHA EDMONDS sink?

The MARTHA EDMONDS sank on Aug 20, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MARTHA EDMONDS discovered?

The wreck of the MARTHA EDMONDS was discovered in 1975.

What country did the MARTHA EDMONDS belong to?

The MARTHA EDMONDS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARTHA EDMONDS carrying?

The MARTHA EDMONDS was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the MARTHA EDMONDS?

The MARTHA EDMONDS had a tonnage of 182 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARTHA EDMONDS?

The MARTHA EDMONDS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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