Maritime record MHG23278 - HMS King Edward VII (possibly): Pentland Firth

See also:
NC78SW0002
JHooper, 20/9/2002
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NC98SW 8000 9035 8132
N 58 42.36 W 3 53.56

Quality of fix = SYL
Evidence = Echo sounder
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 108
Orientation of keel/wreck = 170350

Circumstances of Loss Details
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HMS KING EDWARD VII struck a mine laid by the German raider SMS MOEWE in the western entrance to the Pentland Firth. It was taken in tow but sank 9 hours later after being abandoned by the entire ships company.
Soruce; Dictionary of Disasters at Sea.

Surveying Details
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The vessel sank in the approximate position 58 43 00N, 004 12 00W.
Report by Naval Historical Branch.

12 December 1957. A request for information was received with reference to possible salvage.

22 November 1966. A very good sonar contact was made at 58 42 12N, 003 53 24W. The extent was 130 feet (39.6 metres) and the height 18.2 in a general depth of 118 metres.
Report by HMS BERWICK, 9 November 1966.

11 January 1984. A large wreck was examined on the 30 July 1984 at 58 42 22N, 003 53 34W - obtained using syledis. Decca co-ordinates = (n.scot) red e 17.7, purple d 54.2. The least echo sounder depth was 94 in a general depth of 108 metres. No scouring was observed. The side scan sonar indicted a height of 14 metres, and length of 120 metres (393 feet). The vessel is lying with its keel on an orientation of 170/350 degrees.
Report by BUE Subsea.

3 April 1986. An enquiry was received regarding the salvage rights from Mr Bruce, Stromness.

Hydrographic Office, 1995.