Eagle Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eagle iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 58.806 N,1 10.515 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.980100
  • Longitude: -1.175250
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EAGLE III
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 51.2 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 9.5
Orientation 127
Tonnage 395
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 1999

Surveying Details

H4069/72 2.12.77 SANK IN 29FMS IN POSN 267DEGS (T), 6.2M FROM LIZARD POINT. (DRHQ TYNEMOUTH). INS AS USCPA 30MTRS IN 545835N, 011050W. BR STD. 27.6.78 NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT TO BE MADE. (LL, 26.6.78). 7.9.78 POSN 545848N, 011048W. (LL, QR 4/77). NCA. H6330/87/2 7.12.88 EXAM'D 25.6.88 IN 545848N, 011025W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER/SYLEDIS [6/3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.2 IN GEN DEPTH 54.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.5MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 127/307 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND WITH HIGH POINT AT SE END. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). AMEND TO WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/79/01 12.1.99 LOCATED IN 545850N, 011032W [WGD] USING DGPS. POSN FROM DCS3. OUTSIDE AREA THUS NOT INVESTIGATED. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. BOTTOM MUDDY SAND. (GARDLINE, HI 796). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK WHILE ON PASSAGE TAYPORT TO BERGEN AND ASSUMED SEVERE LIST. SANK LATER WHILE UNDER TOW OF MFV NOVA SPERO.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the EAGLE III wreck located?

The EAGLE III wreck is located at coordinates 54 58.806 N,1 10.515 W.

How deep is the EAGLE III and where exactly is it located?

The EAGLE III lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 54 58.806 N,1 10.515 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EAGLE III?

The seabed around the EAGLE III lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the EAGLE III sink?

The EAGLE III sank on Nov 17, 1977.

When was the wreck of the EAGLE III discovered?

The wreck of the EAGLE III was discovered in 1977.

What country did the EAGLE III belong to?

The EAGLE III belonged to PA.

What cargo was the EAGLE III carrying?

The EAGLE III was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the EAGLE III?

The EAGLE III had a tonnage of 395 tons.

What type of wreck is the EAGLE III?

The EAGLE III is classified as a motor vessel.

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