Eleftheria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eleftheria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 0 N,16 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.000000
  • Longitude: -16.000000
Water Depth 4900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELEFTHERIA
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 156.7 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 8886
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.9.74 VESSEL ON FIRE AND ABANDONED IN 060000N, 160000W APPROX. LATER TAKEN IN TOW BUT REPORTEDLY SANK. POSN NOT ASCERTAINED. (LLOYDS 217 & 220). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARLINEAS PROGRESIVAS SA. PASSAGE CONSTANTZA FOR CHITTAGONG. WAS ABANDONED AFTER AN UNCONTROLLABLE FIRE BROKE OUT. SIX OF THE CREW DIED. BLAZING VESSEL DRIFTED UNTIL BEING TAKEN IN TOW BY THE POLISH FACTORY SHIP 'SATURN', BUT SANK A DAY LATER. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 6 0 N,16 0 W
Eleftheria on Wreck Map Eleftheria Wreck on Google Map

More Tanker Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the ELEFTHERIA wreck located?

The ELEFTHERIA wreck is located at coordinates 6 0 N,16 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELEFTHERIA?

The seabed around the ELEFTHERIA lies at approximately 4900 meters deep.

When did the ELEFTHERIA sink?

The ELEFTHERIA sank on Sep 26, 1974.

When was the wreck of the ELEFTHERIA discovered?

The wreck of the ELEFTHERIA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ELEFTHERIA belong to?

The ELEFTHERIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ELEFTHERIA carrying?

The ELEFTHERIA was carrying oil,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ELEFTHERIA?

The ELEFTHERIA had a tonnage of 8886 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELEFTHERIA?

The ELEFTHERIA is classified as a tanker.

Back to Wrecks