Baltic Eagle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Baltic eagle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 36 N,22 18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.600000
  • Longitude: -22.300000
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALTIC EAGLE
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 79.1 m
Width 12 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1562
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.12.77 VESSEL PRESUMED SUNK IN 383600N, 221800W APPROX. (LL, 8-9,16.12.77 & FO GIB 0704042). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 15, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1963 BY ASTANO S.A., FERROL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EVIXAR CIA. NAV. S.A. PASSAGE LISBON FOR PONTA DELGADA. VESSEL REPORTED TO HAVE SPRUNG A LEAK IN HEAVY SEAS, THEN BROKE IN TWO AND SUNK 230M E OF ANGRA DO HERVISMO, AZORES. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BALTIC EAGLE wreck located?

The BALTIC EAGLE wreck is located at coordinates 38 36 N,22 18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALTIC EAGLE?

The seabed around the BALTIC EAGLE lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the BALTIC EAGLE sink?

The BALTIC EAGLE sank on Dec 7, 1977.

When was the wreck of the BALTIC EAGLE discovered?

The wreck of the BALTIC EAGLE was discovered in 1977.

What country did the BALTIC EAGLE belong to?

The BALTIC EAGLE belonged to GR.

What cargo was the BALTIC EAGLE carrying?

The BALTIC EAGLE was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the BALTIC EAGLE?

The BALTIC EAGLE had a tonnage of 1562 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALTIC EAGLE?

The BALTIC EAGLE is classified as a carrier.

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