Eiffel Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eiffel sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 30 N,11 32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.500000
  • Longitude: -11.533333
Water Depth 1400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EIFFEL SUN
Type carrier
Flag BZ
Length 77 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 1386
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 2002
Original Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.2.02 14.2.02 SANK IN 2930.0N, 1132.0W. (LL 11.2.02). TOO DEEP TO CHART. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2002

Circumstances of loss

EX-GUADIANA '93, EX-EXTRAMAR ESTE '91. BUILT IN 1977 BY AST Y TALLERES CELAYA, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PLANET SHIPPING, BELIZE. EIGHT CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1200BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE JORF LASFAR FOR GUINEA. CARGO CEMENT. HAD FIRE AND LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED BY M RESEARCH VESSEL AL AMIR MOULAY ABDALLAH NO 8. (LR & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the EIFFEL SUN wreck located?

The EIFFEL SUN wreck is located at coordinates 29 30 N,11 32 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EIFFEL SUN?

The seabed around the EIFFEL SUN lies at approximately 1400 meters deep.

When did the EIFFEL SUN sink?

The EIFFEL SUN sank on Feb 8, 2002.

When was the wreck of the EIFFEL SUN discovered?

The wreck of the EIFFEL SUN was discovered in 2002.

What country did the EIFFEL SUN belong to?

The EIFFEL SUN belonged to BZ.

What cargo was the EIFFEL SUN carrying?

The EIFFEL SUN was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the EIFFEL SUN?

The EIFFEL SUN had a tonnage of 1386 tons.

What type of wreck is the EIFFEL SUN?

The EIFFEL SUN is classified as a carrier.

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