Eamaco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eamaco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 28 N,84 2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.466667
  • Longitude: 84.033333
Water Depth 3400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EAMACO
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 140.2 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 8146
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3206/81 20.10.86 SANK 235 MILES ESE OF MADRAS. (LL 18.8.86). REPORTED POSN 112800N, 840200E. (NAVAREA VIII 530/86). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966 BY NAMURA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EAMACO SHIPPING CO, PRIVATE. LTD. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR MADRAS. SANK WHEN TWO OUT OF HER FOUR HOLDS FLOODED DURING BAD WEATHER. 17 MEN LOST, 11 RECOVERED BY M OIL.CHEMICAL/MOLASSES TANKER SHOUN WORLD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EAMACO wreck located?

The EAMACO wreck is located at coordinates 11 28 N,84 2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EAMACO?

The seabed around the EAMACO lies at approximately 3400 meters deep.

When did the EAMACO sink?

The EAMACO sank on Aug 12, 1986.

When was the wreck of the EAMACO discovered?

The wreck of the EAMACO was discovered in 1986.

What country did the EAMACO belong to?

The EAMACO belonged to PA.

What cargo was the EAMACO carrying?

The EAMACO was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the EAMACO?

The EAMACO had a tonnage of 8146 tons.

What type of wreck is the EAMACO?

The EAMACO is classified as a carrier.

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