Eduard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eduard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 10 N,5 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.166667
  • Longitude: -5.750000
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDUARD
Type tug
Tonnage 335
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H2302/84 8.3.84 ASSUMED POSN FOR WK OF TUG IS 45M NW OF USHANT. (FALMOUTH CG MRCC SIG DTD 23.2.84). SANK 40-50M NNW OF USHANT. (LL, 24.2.84). NCA, POSN 491000N, 054500W FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

24.2.84 CAPSIZED IN VERY BAD WEATHER, WHILE TOWING PONTOON BARGE GIANT 14, LOADED WITH TWO CRANES. PASSAGE HANKO FOR GIZAN. BARGE BROKE AWAY, DRIFTED ASHORE AT ILE AUX MOINES IN CAPSIZED CONDITION AND SANK. (LL, 23,24.2.84).

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FAQ

Where is the EDUARD wreck located?

The EDUARD wreck is located at coordinates 49 10 N,5 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EDUARD?

The seabed around the EDUARD lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When did the EDUARD sink?

The EDUARD sank on Feb 21, 1984.

When was the wreck of the EDUARD discovered?

The wreck of the EDUARD was discovered in 1984.

What was the tonnage of the EDUARD?

The EDUARD had a tonnage of 335 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDUARD?

The EDUARD is classified as a tug.

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