Eldorita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eldorita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 2.77 N,2 48.99 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.046167
  • Longitude: 2.816500
Wreck Depth 30.7 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Eldorita
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 33.2 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 201
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1966
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H796/65 20.12.66 NDW PA IN 520200N, 025000E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM DTD 12.12.66). BR STD. H769/65 3.1.67 NOW DW PA. (HAGUE NM 3767(P)/67). AMEND TO DW. - NM 120/67. H769/65 16.10.67 WK 30MTRS IN 520245N, 024845E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 2581/67). AMEND TO WK 17FMS. - NM 1886/67. H4868/71 1.12.71 SEARCHED FOR IN 1967 BY NETHERLANDS SURVEY VESSEL. NOT FOUND IN POSN APPROX, BUT UNKNOWN WK, PRESUMED TO BE ELDORITA, LOCATED IN 520245N, 024845E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 30MTRS. (NETHERLANDS HYDRO, LTR DTD 11.11.71). 23.11.72 SHOWN IN 520245N, 024854E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES CHARTS 1954 &1972. NCA. H3069/86 23.10.87 NOW WK 31MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 486/87). 6.9.90 ELDORITA, LEAST DEPTH 31MTRS IN 520245N, 024845E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS SEP '90). 7.4.92 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1972 [OCT '91 EDN]. DELETED. BR STD. HH340/530/02 16.6.94 POSN AMENDED TO 520249N, 024905E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 325/94). AMENDED LIVE. - NM 2398/94. SEP 2010/000094380 9.6.10 NOW WK 30.5MTRS IN 5202.77N, 0248.99E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 22/295/10). - NM 3301/10.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2022

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED AFTER LEAKING BADLY AND DEVELOPING 25DEG LIST. LATER SANK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 2.77 N,2 48.99 E
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FAQ

Where is the Eldorita wreck located?

The Eldorita wreck is located at coordinates 52 2.77 N,2 48.99 E.

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

The Eldorita lies at a depth of about 30.7 meters and is located at coordinates 52 2.77 N,2 48.99 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Eldorita?

The seabed around the Eldorita lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the Eldorita sink?

The Eldorita sank on Dec 12, 1966.

When was the wreck of the Eldorita discovered?

The wreck of the Eldorita was discovered in 1966.

What country did the Eldorita belong to?

The Eldorita belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the Eldorita?

The Eldorita had a tonnage of 201 tons.

What type of wreck is the Eldorita?

The Eldorita is classified as a motor vessel.

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