SS Eastfield facts for kids
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|} The SS Eastfield was a large steamship built in the United Kingdom. It weighed about 2,150 tons. This ship was used to carry goods across the sea.
During World War I, the Eastfield was equipped to defend itself. Sadly, it was sunk by a German U-boat (a type of submarine) called SM UB-57. This happened on November 27, 1917.
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| History | |
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 United Kingdom |
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| Name | SS Eastfield |
| Owner | The Field Line (Cardiff) Ltd. |
| Builder | Osbourne, Graham & Co., North Hylton, Sunderland |
| Yard number | 113 |
| Launched | 4 December 1900 |
| Identification | Official number: 112797 |
| Fate | Sunk, 27 November 1917 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Armed merchant ship |
| Tonnage | 2,145 GRT |
| Length | 87.2 m (286 ft 1 in) |
| Beam | 13.1 m (43 ft 0 in) |
| Depth | 5.8 m (19 ft 0 in) |
| Propulsion | 3-cylinder triple expansion steam engine, 212 hp (158 kW) |
The Ship's History and Design
The Eastfield was built in 1901 by a company named Osbourne, Graham & Company. This company was located in Sunderland, a city in England. The ship was owned by The Field Line (Cardiff) Ltd.
How the Eastfield Was Built
The Eastfield was a steamship. This means it used a steam engine to power its movement through the water. Its engine was a 3-cylinder triple expansion steam engine. This type of engine was common for ships back then.
The ship was quite long, measuring about 87.2 m (286 ft 1 in). It was also wide, with a beam of about 13.1 m (43 ft 0 in). Its depth was around 5.8 m (19 ft 0 in).
The Eastfield's Final Voyage
On November 27, 1917, the Eastfield was sailing when it was attacked. It was hit by a torpedo from the German submarine SM UB-57. The ship sank as a result of this attack.
The Eastfield Wreck Today
The remains of the Eastfield can still be found today. The wreck lies deep underwater, off the coast of Mevagissey, a town in Cornwall, England.
Exploring the Shipwreck Site
The Eastfield wreck is located at 50°14.255′N 4°42.262′W / 50.237583°N 4.704367°W. It rests at a depth of about 50 metres (160 ft). The ship's structure is still mostly intact on the seabed.
When the Eastfield sank, it was carrying a cargo of coal. You can find pieces of this coal scattered around the wreck on the ocean floor. The site is now a place where divers can explore and learn about history.
