Ekaterini P Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ekaterini p Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 18.9 N,5 26.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.315000
  • Longitude: -5.435000
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EKATERINI P
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 70.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 963
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3464/70 10.2.82 VESSEL SUNK BY FRENCH NAVY IN 471900N, 052600W. (LL 3.2.82). CHART AS NDWPA IN 471900N, 052600W. BR STD. 18.7.86 NOT SHOWN ON FR 6989 [1986 EDN]. NCA. 2.9.87 NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 1984 OR 1987. NCA. 27.3.90 NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 1990. NCA. 6.8.01 NOT SHOWN ON FR 6989 [1992 EDN]. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2008/000048875 30.9.08 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7076 [NC 2008, 1:350,000]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

21.3.80 VESSEL PUT INTO BREST HARBOUR ON 21.3.80 FOLLOWING ENGINE TROUBLE AND DECK CARGO SHIFTING WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM ROUEN TO LATTAKIA. THE CREW & OWNERS ABANDONED THE VESSEL ONE MONTH LATER. HAVING LAIN ALONGSIDE IN BREST COMMERCIAL PORT FOR SEVERAL MONTHS THE VESSEL WAS TOWED & SUNK BY FRENCH NAVY ON 24.1.82. (LL 3.2.82).

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FAQ

Where is the EKATERINI P wreck located?

The EKATERINI P wreck is located at coordinates 47 18.9 N,5 26.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EKATERINI P?

The seabed around the EKATERINI P lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the EKATERINI P sink?

The EKATERINI P sank on Jan 20, 1982.

When was the wreck of the EKATERINI P discovered?

The wreck of the EKATERINI P was discovered in 1982.

What country did the EKATERINI P belong to?

The EKATERINI P belonged to GR.

What cargo was the EKATERINI P carrying?

The EKATERINI P was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EKATERINI P?

The EKATERINI P had a tonnage of 963 tons.

What type of wreck is the EKATERINI P?

The EKATERINI P is classified as a motor vessel.

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