Echunga (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Echunga (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 7.94 N,5 14.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.132333
  • Longitude: -5.234833
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 96 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ECHUNGA (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 6285
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 40M N BY E FROM USHANT. (WW1SL). 28.3.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 490800N, 051400W APPROX. CLASSIFIED AS ROCK. (AUBD 2675A/41). 6.10.80 NDW SHOWN IN 490815N, 051412W ON FRENCH 5069. NE 2644. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 65MTRS IN 490800N, 051406W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. NC 2644. HH100/351/03 7.9.90 DEFINITE WK LOCATED IN 490714N, 051500W [WGD] USING GPS. COMMERICAL GUARD REQUESTED. (D TURTLE, 26.8.90). AMEND TO WK USC 65MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 23.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. 19.7.07 NOT LOCATED. (D BRYDON, LTR DTD 17.7.07). NCA. 24.2.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 65MTRS IN 4907.940N, 0514.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Circumstances of loss

ADMIRALTY OILER, BUILT IN 1907 BY SIR R DIXON & CO. AND OWNED BY ADELAIDE STEAMSHIP CO. PASSAGE FROM PORT ARTHUR. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 40M N BY E OF USHANT. 9 LIVES LOST. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 7.94 N,5 14.09 W.

How deep is the ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 49 7.94 N,5 14.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ECHUNGA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 96 meters deep.

When did the ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) sink?

The ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the ECHUNGA (PROBABLY)?

The ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6285 tons.

What type of wreck is the ECHUNGA (PROBABLY)?

The ECHUNGA (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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