Eco Vouga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eco vouga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.678 N,0 58.658 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.561300
  • Longitude: 0.977633
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ECO VOUGA
Type motor vessel
Flag PT
Length 64.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 15
Tonnage 399
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2014

Surveying Details

H3953/74 10.7.74 SUNK WITH STERN DOWN AND BOW ABOVE WATER, BUOY ESTABLISHED, IN 503328N, 005900E. (NAVEAMS 210, 214/74), (LL 217). CHART AS DW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G. - NM 1768(T)/74. LATER CANCELLED BY NM 2125/74. (DIFRAP 35/05 AND PARIS TLX DTD 29.8.74). 6.8.74 OFFERED FOR SALE 'AS LYING'. (LL). H3953/74 28.10.74 ST IN 503327N, 005855E [OGB] WITH G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G. RAREFL, CLOSE SSE. (BREST NM 74 35 14). - NM 2125/74. H4121/76 26.10.76 LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.3MTRS [LAT] IN 503338.5N, 005846.3E. (HMS ENTERPRISE, SIGNALS DTD 5.10.76 & 12.10.76). AMEND TO WK 22MTRS [12FMS] IN 503338.5N, 005846.5E, WITH BUOY CLOSE SE. - NM 2199/76. H4121/76 7.1.77 LOCATED IN 503338.5N, 005846.3E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.3 IN GEN DEPTH 28-34MTRS [SANDWAVES]. LIES N/S APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE. LENGTH 80MTRS. MARKED BY G PILLAR BUOY, GPFL(2)G.6S RAREFL, IN 503331N, 005858E. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). NCA. 29.3.77 AMEND BUOY TO E CARD, VQ(3) 5S, ON IALA NE'S. 13.11.80 SHOWN AS WK 20MTRS. (FR 5107 [JUNE '77 EDN]). NCA. HH351/350/01 27.6.89 BUOY CHANGED TO E CARD [UNLIT]. (AVURNAV CHERBOURG NR 182/89). NCA. HH226/420/01 4.8.89 BUOY CHANGE CONFIRMED. (BREST NM 28/29/89). - NM 2485/89. 22.4.14 SHOWN WITHOUT BUOYAGE ON BA 536 [EDN 9 DTD 26.5.11]. 22.4.14 EXAM'D 17.11.13 IN 5033.678N, 0058.658E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.75 IN GEN DEPTH 29.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 61MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 7.2MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT WK, INVERTED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1436). MINOR SCOUR AT WK. DEBRIS ITEMS LIE CLOSE SE. AMEND WK 22.5MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LISBON FOR ABERDEEN. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH CYPRUS MV LOUISE. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 33.678 N,0 58.658 E
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FAQ

Where is the ECO VOUGA wreck located?

The ECO VOUGA wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.678 N,0 58.658 E.

How deep is the ECO VOUGA and where exactly is it located?

The ECO VOUGA lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.678 N,0 58.658 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ECO VOUGA?

The seabed around the ECO VOUGA lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the ECO VOUGA sink?

The ECO VOUGA sank on Jul 8, 1974.

When was the wreck of the ECO VOUGA discovered?

The wreck of the ECO VOUGA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ECO VOUGA belong to?

The ECO VOUGA belonged to PT.

What cargo was the ECO VOUGA carrying?

The ECO VOUGA was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ECO VOUGA?

The ECO VOUGA had a tonnage of 399 tons.

What type of wreck is the ECO VOUGA?

The ECO VOUGA is classified as a motor vessel.

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