Eikhaug Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eikhaug Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 5.891 N,1 20.994 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.098183
  • Longitude: 1.349900
Wreck Depth 15.8 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EIKHAUG
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 47.4
Sonar Width 8.7
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 154
Tonnage 1436
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1941
Scour Dimensions 054.5,,001.0,127.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H03126/41 14.10.41 EYE WITNESSES STATE SHIP DISINTEGRATED AND SANK IMMEDIATELY IN 530552N, 012050E. POSN SWEPT CLEAR AT 42FT. (FOIC GT YARMOUTH, 9.9.41). INS AS NDW. - NM 2407/41. H332/62 4.2.64 EXAM'D IN 530551N, 012107E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 49, FOUL AT 54FT. GEN DEPTH 72FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1963). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. BR STD. H456/58 12.12.66 AMEND TO SW 8FMS 1FT. BR STD. 8.3.72 AMEND TO SW 14.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 105. HH090/561 5.1.93 EXAM'D 21.9.92 IN 530551.6N, 012106.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.0, FOUL AT 17.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.9 IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. - NM 263/93. SEP 2018/000159338 10.7.18 EXAM'D 29.3.18 DW IN 5305.891N, 0120.994E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 15.87MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 47.4MTRS, WIDTH 8.7MTRS, HEIGHT 6.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 154/334 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515_H102_002_18). AMEND DW 15.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2018/000212985 4.9.18 EXAM'D 29.3.18 DW IN 5305.891N, 0120.994E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 15.87MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 47.4MTRS, WIDTH 8.7MTRS, HEIGHT 6.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 154/334 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 54.5MTRS, 1MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 127 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). NCA
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX-BRIO. BUILT IN 1903 BY NYLANDS VAERKSTED, OLSO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EIKHAUGS REDERI A/S. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 109HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GRANGEMOUTH. CARGO BAGGED CEMENT. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT.

General Comments

UK NM 3551/18

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FAQ

Where is the EIKHAUG wreck located?

The EIKHAUG wreck is located at coordinates 53 5.891 N,1 20.994 E.

How deep is the EIKHAUG and where exactly is it located?

The EIKHAUG lies at a depth of about 15.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 5.891 N,1 20.994 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EIKHAUG?

The seabed around the EIKHAUG lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the EIKHAUG sink?

The EIKHAUG sank on Sep 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EIKHAUG discovered?

The wreck of the EIKHAUG was discovered in 1941.

What country did the EIKHAUG belong to?

The EIKHAUG belonged to NO.

What cargo was the EIKHAUG carrying?

The EIKHAUG was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the EIKHAUG?

The EIKHAUG had a tonnage of 1436 tons.

What type of wreck is the EIKHAUG?

The EIKHAUG is classified as a steam ship.

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